It is estimated that 15 million Americans suffer from common food allergies. This statistic includes roughly six million children. Common food allergies must be taken seriously, as they can potentially cause a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis. If you are allergic to a certain food and don’t have an Anaphylaxis Action Plan in place, the Langford Allergy doctors can help.
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If you consume a food that you’re allergic to, you will experience an overreaction of your immune system. Your immune system is meant to fight off dangerous viruses or bacteria. So, when it identifies a harmless food substance as dangerous, your body panics. This may cause trouble breathing, low blood sugar, dizziness, wheezing, and other life-threatening symptoms. If this occurs, you need to administer an epinephrine shot and call 911 immediately.
8 Common Food Allergies
Food allergies are not limited to the following eight foods. But, according to the Food & Drug Administration, these foods are the cause of most allergic reactions:
- Cow’s milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Peanuts
- Shellfish
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
A food allergy and food intolerance are very different, and it’s important to know which condition you have. If you are intolerant to a specific food, your body is experiencing difficulty in the digestive system (not in the immune system). It is not life-threatening, but it can be painful.
In either case, you likely want to find relief from your condition. At Langford Allergy, we have immense experience testing for common food allergies and intolerances. Once we determine the culprit, we will create a unique treatment plan for you to help overcome your allergy or intolerance. Many Middle Georgians are now living allergy-free simply because they followed the instructions of Langford Allergy doctors.