IL specialists confirm or rule out suspected food allergies with an oral challenge test

More than a quarter of 40,000 children surveyed outgrew their food allergies, according to the largest study of its kind conducted by researchers from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Your child is more likely to outgrow a food allergy if he or she: Is allergic to milk, egg, or soy Experienced an allergic reaction at a very young age Has a history of mild to moderate reactions Is allergic to just one food Experiences no more than eczema as a symptom Children with severe swelling, respiratory problems, or anaphylaxis, as well as children with multiple allergies to foods such as … Continue Reading