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  1. Treatment depends on the severity and mainly involves management of the symptoms.

    Medication

    Alpha-and beta-adrenergic agonists: In case there are signs of anaphylactic shock.

    Epinephrine

    Antihistamines: For mild reactions, to manage symptoms such as hives and itching.

    Cetirizine

    Bronchodilators: In case there is shortness of breath, and to reduce inflammation of the airways.

    Salmeterol . Cortisone

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Strictly avoid food causing the allergic reaction
    • Always read labels on foods to find out if it contains the food you are allergic to
    • Enquire on ingredients used to prepare food at the restaurant when you go out to eat to avoid the allergen
    • If the food allergy is usually life threatening, ensure you have the drugs to manage it with you

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    Primary care physician : Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    For the diagnosis, a comprehensive clinical history is taken by the doctor on the type of food taken before the reaction and history of a similar reaction.

    Common tests & procedures

    Physical examination: To rule out an anaphylactic reaction or to manage it promptly.

    Blood test: To look for antibodies towards the food consumed. The antibodies are usually IgE

    Skin prick test: Can also be done to look for antibodies by injecting the patient with a small amount of the possible allergen.

    Oral food challenge: Can be done where the patient is given increasing amounts of the allergen over time. This should be done under medical supervision.

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  1. Food allergy treatments
    Treatment options for food allergies include12345:
    1. Strictly eliminating allergenic foods from your diet.
    2. Having emergency medications (such as epinephrine autoinjectors) available at all times.
    3. Over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines for mild to moderate reactions.
    4. Lifestyle adjustments to avoid allergens and prevent reactions.
    5. Food allergy oral immunotherapy (OIT) to build tolerance to allergens.
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    Food allergy treatments
    There is ongoing research to find better treatments to reduce food allergy symptoms and prevent allergy attacks. However, there is currently no proven treatment that can prevent or completely relieve symptoms.
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    Food allergy treatments
    How are food allergies treated? When you know what foods you are allergic to, the best approach is to strictly eliminate those foods from your diet and to have emergency medications including epinephrine autoinjectors available at all times in case of accidental ingestion and reaction.
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    Food allergy treatments

    For example:

    • An over-the-counter (OTC) oral antihistamine might be recommended for mild food allergies that cause sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy skin.
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    Food allergy treatments
    If you are diagnosed with a food allergy, the treatment plan will be to strictly avoid that food. If you are diagnosed with an intolerance, you may be able to ingest small quantities without having a reaction. There is currently no cure for food allergies. Yet there are steps you should take to manage your condition.
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    Food allergy treatments
    If you have a food allergy, you need to be prepared to treat a severe allergic reaction should one occur. The treatment for a severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, is epinephrine. Your allergist may recommend food allergy oral immunotherapy (OIT). This is a specialized treatment that can help your body build tolerance to your food allergen.
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