Food allergy facts and fallacies

Up to 10% of the population have true food allergy, while 50-90% of people who believe they have food allergy may not. And food allergies can develop in adults.

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Food allergy is frequently misunderstood. Here are some resources that can help you sort facts from fallacies about eating safely and avoiding allergic reactions to food.

Here is a fact about food allergy.

The greatest danger of any allergy is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that impairs breathing and heart function. Anyone who cares for a person with food allergy needs to know what to do in case of a reaction. Schools and workplaces should have a plan for dealing with such emergencies.

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How to manage food allergy with confidence

Up to 10% of the population have true food allergy, while 50-90% of people who believe they have food allergy may not. An accurate diagnosis is important so the condition can be managed properly when appropriate, but not needlessly..

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And a food allergy fallacy

Food allergies and intolerances develop only in childhood.

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2 thoughts on “Food allergy facts and fallacies”

  1. I used to have a co-worker that was highly allergic to anything related to peanuts. We eventually had a ban on any peanut-related products being brought to the office. Thank goodness she was fine and never had an incident at work.
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