Food Allergy

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Diagnosis

Food allergy diagnosis involves taking a comprehensive personal and family medical history (including a history of symptoms) and performing a physical examination and diagnostic tests. Before a food allergy diagnosis can be made, other medical conditions must be ruled out. Food allergies usually are diagnosed by an allergist/immunologist.

When food allergy is suspected, the patient may be instructed to keep a food diary to help determine which food is causing the allergy. A food...Read the full article