Food Allergies

Food is an integral part of our lives. Our body uses food as fuel to give us the energy we need to get through our days. However, some patients deal with food allergies, which can make certain foods problematic or even life-threatening to consume. When this occurs, patients need to get tested for food allergies . Food allergy testing is available with our board-certified allergists and immunologists, Dr. Noga Askenazi, Dr. Eugenia Hahn and Meredith Cirrincione CPA at Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and The Food Allergy Center of Illinois. Patients in the communities of Crystal Lake, IL and Elgin, … Continue Reading

At Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates, our professionals are here to help patients in Elgin, IL, and beyond, with a variety of allergy services. We offer diagnosis and treatment of food and environmental allergies. Additionally, for patients who have food allergies, we offer emergency solutions including epinephrine delivery devices. What is an Epi injectable pens? An Epi injectable pen is an epinephrine delivery device that is used when patients with a food allergy develop a reaction. For some patients, allergies may cause their throat to close and make it impossible to breathe. Epinephrine is a medication that almost immediately provides … Continue Reading

When you come to Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake complaining of symptoms you think are related to food allergies, we will recommend testing. When done properly, allergy tests are a great tool to rule in or out food allergies. What are food allergies? For many, eating certain foods can cause an immune system response that produces antibodies against the food. Even small amounts of the food can cause symptoms such as hives, digestive problems, itching in the mouth, inflammation of the lips, face, or tongue, dizziness, or swollen airways. For some people, food allergies can cause extremely … Continue Reading

An estimated 15 million people in the US have a food allergy, including one in 13 children. With such staggering numbers, it is important to know what symptoms of food allergies are, and when to see an allergy specialist if you suspect a problem. Residents in Vernon Hills can rest assured knowing Drs. Noga Askenazi and Eugenia Hahn of Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois have offices located in Elgin and Crystal Lake. Symptoms of food allergies An allergy occurs when your body’s natural defense system overreacts to a specific substance, treats it as an invader, and tries to … Continue Reading

If you tend to have a certain reaction to any type of food, you may have wondered why. Food allergies such as celiac disease have led to a number of changes in the manufacturing of food products. Visit your grocery store and you will likely find the evidence of this on the numerous items marked “gluten free.” This type of food allergy only affects about one percent of the population. Those with celiac disease must be mindful about what they eat, because the ingestion of even small amounts of gluten results in an immune reaction that causes damage to the … Continue Reading

You want to do all that you can to protect your child from unforeseen dangers. Rarely do you think that may require avoiding certain foods. The bodies of children with food allergies have a natural biological inclination to view particular foods, such as cow’s milk, as an invader. In response to the introduction of this invader, the immune system goes into “attack mode.” This may involve the production of protein call IgE or another systemic response that leads to a reaction. Symptoms of food allergies A baby or child who suffers from food allergies may develop symptoms such as burning, … Continue Reading

Crab, lobster, shrimp, milk, peanuts, and eggs are foods that many of us enjoy, sometimes on a daily basis. For people with food allergies, these are just a few of the common foods that can be cause for alarm. What are food allergies? When the body has an abnormal response to a food item, or to several different foods, we investigate whether the problem is simply an intolerance that may be outgrown, or if it is a true food allergy. It may not seem as though symptoms such as runny nose or itchy skin could be associated with food you … Continue Reading

Food allergies are more common in kids than in grown-ups. There is also a lot riding on the diagnosis and effective management of the trigger food, as the quality of a child’s life can have a big impact on his or her adulthood. Consider how dangerous and disruptive symptoms such as wheezing and respiratory conditions, rashes and hives and digestive upset can affect your child’s academic and athletic performance. If your child is missing a lot of school days, he or she is also missing out on social interaction and the pleasure that comes with the school experience. Drs. Noga … Continue Reading

Allergies produce a wide range of symptoms, from annoying skin rashes to a severe anaphylactic reaction. A reaction may be mild one time and severe the next. Due to the threat of severe allergic symptoms such as anaphylaxis, it’s important to visit a specialist who works to prevent an obstructed airway caused by allergies among patients in the Hoffman Estates area. Drs. Noga Askenazi and Eugenia Hahn will use skin or blood tests and food challenges as needed to diagnose the offending substance that is causing troubling symptoms, or has the potential to cause symptoms that may require emergency care. … Continue Reading

A new act, called the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, was signed into legislation last month in an effort to provide grants to schools that are providing on-hand stock and training for the use of Epi Pens, also known as an epinephrine delivery device. They are lifesaving medications used to treat patients who have allergic reactions during school hours. Anaphylactic episodes can occur and require immediate attention. This act gives incentives to states that adopt laws that allows schools to stock epinephrine delivery devices with auto-injectors while making them eligible for federal asthma education grants. Several states have laws … Continue Reading