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Allergic & ImmunologicModerate
Food Allergy
Allergy & Immunology · Allergic & Immunologic
Moderate
Severity
Common — affects about 6-8% of children and 4% of adults
Prevalence
No
Contagious
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Strict avoidance of the trigger food is the primary approach to preventing allergic reactions
- 2with antihistamines used to manage mild symptoms when accidental exposure occurs. Individuals at risk of severe reactions must carry injectable epinephrine at all times for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
- 3and emerging oral immunotherapy is being used to gradually build tolerance in select cases.
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