Food allergies 101
In this segment, you'll learn:
- What causes food allergies?
- Who is at risk for developing food allergies?
- What are the signs that your child is developing a food allergy?
Preventing food allergies
In this segment, you’ll learn:
- How and when can you safely introduce allergenic foods into your child’s diet? Why does this help prevent food allergies?
- What are the new guidelines on when and how to introduce peanuts into your child’s diet?
Diagnosing food allergies
In this segment, you’ll learn:
- How are food allergies diagnosed? How do you interpret your child’s skin and blood tests? Which testing method is best?
- What’s an oral food challenge, why is it important, and what should my child expect?
Food allergy anaphylaxis
In this segment, you’ll learn:
- What are the symptoms of food allergy reactions, and when should I treat my child?
- How do I use an epinephrine auto injector?
Managing food allergies
In this segment, you’ll learn:
- How can I avoid accidental exposure to allergenic foods in daily life and while traveling?
- What is oral immunotherapy, and is it right for my child?
Future developments
In this segment, you’ll learn:
- Is there a cure on the horizon?
