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...made countless visits to their pediatrician who misdiagnosed Eva several times. First the doctor instructed Christina and Tim to switch to a soy protein formula which was not successful. Eva still showed signs of an allergy with a persistent rash and uncontrollable crying. After the soy formula they switched to a hydrosolate formula but Eva still suffered from horrible stomach pains. Eva’s symptoms continued and she was prescribed medication to treat her reflux along with...

Our guest blog today comes from Raquel Durban, a Registered Dietitian specializing in immediate and delayed food allergies in Charlotte, NC. Raquel is a medical advisory board member for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) and an active participant in the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI), American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) and International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy (INDANA). We would like to thank...

Many parents have concerns about food allergies in their children and a visit with the pediatrician is the typical first step in the evaluation. When meeting with your pediatrician, it is very helpful to know what questions they may ask to help them provide an accurate diagnosis, and also have questions of your own as well. To make the most of your visit, I have provided some tips and things to consider before...