Food Allergies
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Food Allergies
Providing Food Allergy Treatments
to Patients in the Buffalo, Amherst, & Williamsville, NY Areas
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Sometimes a food is recognized by a patient’s immune system as harmful and a reaction occurs. Common symptoms of food allergy include hives, rash, itching, swelling of the throat, mouth or tongue, abdominal pain, vomiting, coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
Food allergies are often seen in children. The most common food allergies are milk, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, and wheat.
Anaphylaxis is a serious reaction that requires immediate treatment and can happen in a patient with food allergy. If you suspect that your child has a food allergy, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our allergy specialists. We can get your child started with a food allergy treatment to better manage the symptoms. Call our office
today to get started! Our allergy doctors are proud to serve patients from the entire Buffalo, NY
area, including towns like Amherst
and Williamsville, NY.
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Food Allergy Treatments
Epinephrine -
An example of this medication is an EpiPen which is used to save someone’s life that is going into anaphylaxis shock. Epinephrine will stop the reaction and help the person’s body go back to normal.
Antihistamines -
These are mild medications that you can buy over the counter at the drug store. Benadryl is an example of an antihistamine, but it will make you sleepy, so try to avoid taking it during the day if you can. Antihistamines will help mitigate symptoms like itching, congestion, or mild hives.
Corticosteroids -
These are given to anyone having a severe allergic reaction or bad hives that are inhibiting their breathing or causing lots of swelling. Corticosteroids will help the swelling go down, but after an episode like this, the patient will likely be given an EpiPen.
Our Allergy Doctors are Here for You
The symptoms of food allergies can range from mild to severe, but it is best to not take chances. When you visit the allergy specialists at Buffalo Amherst Allergy Associates, you can be sure that you are getting high-quality food allergy treatments. These treatments can help you or your child better manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Get in touch with us today to be seen by one of our allergy doctors serving the Buffalo, Amherst, and Williamsville, NY region!