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...a greater risk for seasonal allergy symptoms. Another link between food and environmental (seasonal) allergies is a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). In this condition, individuals with seasonal allergies experience an allergic reaction (itchiness or swelling of the mouth and throat) upon eating certain foods. Interestingly, this reaction is not actually caused by a food allergy, although sufferers may mistakenly believe that they have an allergy to a specific food. Symptoms of OAS...

...normally. An allergy to food or perhaps a related GI condition can be a factor. So how exactly do you know if your child is not growing normally? Let’s discuss a few of the terms that you might hear from your pediatrician or dietitian, and look at some of the tools they might use to help you prepare for this journey. Healthcare Terms You May Hear “BMI” is a term that you may hear often,...

...Genetics obviously plays a big role in the development of allergic diseases. If one parent has an atopic condition, their child has a 1 in 4 chance of having some form of atopic disease (not necessarily the same one as the parent)[5]. If both parents have an atopic condition, the child is more than 50% likely to develop an atopic disease. Hopefully, this information gives you a better understanding of why asthma and allergies are...

...We know that the diagnosis of a food allergy or GI condition can sometimes be overwhelming for families. Fortunately, there are many great support groups out there that can help you find your footing with resources, advice and stories from other families going through similar situations. Here are a few that we have found helpful. American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) APFED is an advocacy group for children and adults living with eosinophilic esophagitis,...

You might have heard that eczema can be a sign of a food allergy or sensitivity in infants. But before we review potential links between food allergies and eczema, let’s go over some basics. What is eczema? It is most often characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin. Eczema is sometimes referred to as “the itch that rashes,” since the itch, when scratched, results in the appearance of the rash....

...it is usually due to physical malformations, neurological conditions or digestive problems like GERD. How can GERD cause dysphagia? GERD is a condition where the muscles at the end of the esophagus do not close properly and allow stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus. The acidity of stomach contents can cause inflammation in the esophagus (esophagitis) and may lead to ulcers and scaring. The scarring can result in narrowing of the esophagus which...