Your Search for: diagnosis

76 Result(s)

...Anytime your child is sick can be an anxious time as a parent. A diagnosis can bring some comfort, but not always. One diagnosis that can concern any parent is the diagnosis of “Failure to Thrive.” Failure to thrive (or growth faltering) can be a potential sign or symptom of food allergies in infants. Many parents can feel that they have done something wrong, or perhaps failed their little one somehow. It is...

...Food allergies and related conditions can be difficult to diagnose, especially in infants and young children. For those patients, allergy testing is often less reliable. Clinicians depend much more on discussions with the parents in order to make a diagnosis, which is sometimes an educated guess. If your little one has had symptoms that could be a result of food allergies, but you don’t yet have a firm diagnosis, be prepared for your...

...In a very recent study looking at the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of food allergies, it found that “t he evidence for the prevalence and management of food allergy is greatly limited by a lack of uniformity for criteria for making a diagnosis.”1 Interestingly, the study also stated that there is not a universally accepted definition of food allergy!1 There are several food allergy tests out there to make a diagnosis of a...

...such as skin itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulties such as wheezing or coughing, or the life-threatening response called anaphylactic shock. As you likely know, the diagnosis of food allergies is not an easy process. Experts at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute in New York recommend that diagnosis of food allergies include careful interpretation of a variety of factors. These include physical examination, a skin test or RASTs, detailed patient history, and oral food...

...Cow Milk Allergy (CMA) can be one of the most challenging food allergies to diagnosis in infants and children. Even after receiving an official diagnosis many parents still have questions, such as what is the process for treating the allergy and how it will change their little ones’ lives. Knowing the right questions to ask your pediatrician is important in developing a plan to treat CMA. Follow Jo, mother of Niahm, as she shares...

...or category and to process claims. Some states require by law that certain diagnoses must be subject to reimbursement. Your doctor’s office may have more information regarding reimbursement in your state. Neocate products are identified using HCPCS or Reimbursement Codes (see below). Most insurance plans and government programs recognize these reimbursement billing codes. In addition, there are diagnosis billing codes, also called ICD-10 codes, that identify the disease of the patient and may be required...