Understanding FPIES: A Rare Food Allergy

UPDATE April, 2016: If you would like to read an updated version of this blog post, please read FPIES –What Who When Which Why and How?

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a rare food allergy that affects an unknown number of children. Unfortunately, treatment is often delayed because of misdiagnosis. In this Nutricia sponsored video featured on our YouTube channel, Fallon Schultz, founder of the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES, formerly IAFFPE) shares the stories of families who have encountered this serious condition and the work I-FPIES is doing to develop methods for early detection and new treatment options.

 

To learn more about FPIES and how you can help I-FPIES, please visit their site at www.fpies.org

Can you and your family relate? Please share any advice you have for families dealing with FPIES.

Last updated July 2020

Published: 12/15/2012
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