When A Little Knowledge Can Be A Dangerous Thing
Food Allergy Blood Tests
Many parents are aware of the dangers of food allergies, however food allergy researchers are suggesting that strictly avoiding foods based on the results of an allergy test can make the problem worse.
Food allergy is common in young children. Just how common is unclear. A recent report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology cited a review of over fifty studies from around the world evaluating the prevalence of food allergy. The result showed a disturbingly wide range of values with the frequency of milk allergy ranging from 1.2% to 17%, 0.2% to 7% for egg, 0% to 2% for peanut and fish, 0% to 10% for shellfish, and 3% to 35% for any food. Read more