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Many people blame food allergies as the reason for getting sick after eating. However, there are various reasons for not feeling well after consuming food. For example, many people get sick every year from food poisoning. Then there are some individuals who have problems digesting certain foods because of inadequate digestive enzymes as in the case of cow’s milk intolerance. Some people get sick because of gluten sensitivity as in celiac disease. These unpleasant reactions after eating are not due to food allergies; with an allergy, the body’s defense system produces a specific allergic antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) against the offending food. Thus, when the same food is encountered again, it will trigger allergic reactions.
What are the symptoms of food allergies? Food allergies can cause mild to severe, life-threatening reactions and can affect various parts of the body. In mild cases, allergies can cause itching and redness of skin, itching of the mouth, an upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. It can progress to swelling of the lips or tongue with a severe rash and itching of the skin. In
severe life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis), the above symptoms may progress to cause difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure, collapse and even death. Severe reactions can occur within minutes after exposure to the offending food.
How common are food allergies? Food allergies are quite common. The prevalence rate has been estimated to be 5 percent to 6 percent in children under 3 years old and 3.7 percent of adults. In many developed countries — such as the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States — a rise in peanut allergies among young children has occurred in the past decade. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated an 18 percent rise in food allergies among American children since the 1990s. In children with moderate-tosevere atopic dermatitis, 35 percent to 40 percent have IgE mediated food allergies.
What are the common foods that cause food allergies? Any food can cause an allergy. The most common foods that cause allergies are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, shellfish and seafood. Peanut, tree nuts, fish and shellfish are the foods most often implicated in severe food-induced life-threatening Please see ALLERGIES / PAGE 2
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anaphylaxis.
Can one outgrow food allergies? In general, most infants and young children outgrow or become clinically tolerant of their food hypersensitivities. Studies have shown that about 85 percent of young children outgrow their allergy to milk or eggs by ages 3 to 5 years old. Some children may still have a positive skin test or blood test to these foods, yet they are able to tolerate them without significant adverse reactions. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish are more persistent. About 20 percent of young children can outgrow their peanut allergy by the time they reach school age.
How can a food allergies be diagnosed? In many instances, the history of developing allergic reactions after eating particular foods can provide clues as to what food is responsible. Patients with significant adverse reactions after eating should be evaluated by a physician to determine whether further evaluation by an allergist is recommended. Allergy skin tests and/or blood tests can be performed to confirm the suspicion and to identify other food allergies. Many people can tolerate that particular food without significant allergic reactions despite having a positive skin test or blood test. An oral challenge test may have to be performed to determine the suspected food and confirm the food allergy.
How can food allergies be managed? The best way to prevent reactions from food allergies is to avoid the
offending food. However, an offending ingredient may be present in many unsuspected foods. It is important to read nutritional labels and ask questions regarding food that is prepared by others to make sure that it does not contain something that could cause an allergic reaction. Always carry antihistamines such as Benadryl and an emergency epinephrine injection kit such as an EpiPen or Auvi-Q on hand. If accidental ingestion of the offending food occurs, take the antihistamine right away. Use the epinephrine injection if there is any sign of severe impending reactions (such as swelling of lips or tongue, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, severe itching or a body rash). Call 911 or get to the nearest urgent care center or emergency room for additional treatment. If you have to give the epinephrine injection, do so immediately even though you may be at a public place. Do not waste time to find a bathroom or secluded place before giving the injection. Severe life-threatening reactions can progress quickly and death can occur in less than 30 minutes. Have an emergency plan and let everyone around you know what has to be done if a severe reaction occurs. Visit kidswithfoodallergies.org to get information regarding the management of food allergies. Dr. Patrick Leung is an allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,a conjoint Board of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has maintained an allergy practice in Bakersfield since 1979. This article first appeared in Bakersfield Wellness Magazine, BWell. For more on local health and wellness, go to bwellmagazine.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter (@BWellMag).
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The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, March 30, 2014 ■ Submitting your stories for The Bakersfield Voice is simple and FREE! Just go to: bakersfieldvoice.com and create a profile. ■ Choose what you’d like to contribute (an article, letter, picture or community event listing) and post it yourself. Or, email Sandra Molen at smolen@bakersfield.com
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SJCH’S Chest Pain Center receives award COURTESY OF COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN he Chest Pain Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Heart Attack Receiving Center Accreditation. SJCH is the first hospital in Kern County and the second in the state of California to be given this distinction. The accreditation program — sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care — recognizes centers that meet or exceed quality of care measures for people experiencing the most severe type of heart attack, ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), in which blood flow is completely blocked to a portion of the heart. SJCH’s Chest Pain Center underwent numerous on-site reviews by accreditation specialists from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. To even be considered for this distinction, SJCH’s Chest Pain Center had to be: • An Accredited Chest Pain Center (with the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care) • An award-winning Chest Pain
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Can one outgrow food allergies? In general, most infants and young children outgrow or become clinically tolerant of their food hypersensitivities. Studies have shown that about 85 percent of young children outgrow their allergy to milk or eggs by ages 3 to 5 years old. Some children may still have a positive skin test or blood test to these foods, yet they are able to tolerate them without significant adverse reactions. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish are more persistent. About 20 percent of young children can outgrow their peanut allergy by the time they reach school age.
How can a food allergies be diagnosed? In many instances, the history of developing allergic reactions after eating particular foods can provide clues as to what food is responsible. Patients with significant adverse reactions after eating should be evaluated by a physician to determine whether further evaluation by an allergist is recommended. Allergy skin tests and/or blood tests can be performed to confirm the suspicion and to identify other food allergies. Many people can tolerate that particular food without significant allergic reactions despite having a positive skin test or blood test. An oral challenge test may have to be performed to determine the suspected food and confirm the food allergy.
How can food allergies be managed? The best way to prevent reactions from food allergies is to avoid the
offending food. However, an offending ingredient may be present in many unsuspected foods. It is important to read nutritional labels and ask questions regarding food that is prepared by others to make sure that it does not contain something that could cause an allergic reaction. Always carry antihistamines such as Benadryl and an emergency epinephrine injection kit such as an EpiPen or Auvi-Q on hand. If accidental ingestion of the offending food occurs, take the antihistamine right away. Use the epinephrine injection if there is any sign of severe impending reactions (such as swelling of lips or tongue, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, severe itching or a body rash). Call 911 or get to the nearest urgent care center or emergency room for additional treatment. If you have to give the epinephrine injection, do so immediately even though you may be at a public place. Do not waste time to find a bathroom or secluded place before giving the injection. Severe life-threatening reactions can progress quickly and death can occur in less than 30 minutes. Have an emergency plan and let everyone around you know what has to be done if a severe reaction occurs. Visit kidswithfoodallergies.org to get information regarding the management of food allergies. Dr. Patrick Leung is an allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,a conjoint Board of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has maintained an allergy practice in Bakersfield since 1979. This article first appeared in Bakersfield Wellness Magazine, BWell. For more on local health and wellness, go to bwellmagazine.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter (@BWellMag).
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