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

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    Treatment

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    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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    Therapy

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    Intravenous therapy:Intravenous fluids are administered until the patient is able to swallow food with no difficulty.

    Oxygen therapy:Oxygen may be given to patients in acute shock.

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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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    One or more of these treatment options may be suggested by your provider.
    Treatment depends on the severity and mainly involves management of the symptoms.
    Specialist To Consult

    Primary care physician

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

    Immunologist

    Specializes in managing problems related to the immune system, such as allergies and autoimmune diseases.

    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

    Therapy

    Intravenous therapy:Intravenous fluids are administered until the patient is able to swallow food with no difficulty.

    Oxygen therapy:Oxygen may be given to patients in acute shock.

    Self-care

    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

    Nutrition

    Foods to eat:

    • Soya milk or rice milk is a healthy alternative for those with allergy towards dairy products
    • Use of hypoallergenic non grain flours

    Foods to avoid:

    • Any food that triggers the allergic reaction

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