Food Allergy Treatment & Prevention
If you have a food allergy, eating a particular food can result in a number of symptoms. These include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hives, fainting and swelling of the face, tongue, lips and throat. The most dangerous scenario is anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction that can cause constricted airways, rapid pulse, mental confusion, cardiovascular collapse and shock.
Foods that can cause problems.
Approximately 90% of food allergies are caused by certain proteins in cow’s milk, egg whites, peanuts, wheat or soybeans. Other foods that can cause problems include shellfish, fish and tree nuts.
Prevent dangerous future reactions.
If you or a loved one has suffered an allergic reaction after eating a particular food, future reactions may be more severe. Dr. Justin Clark is a dual board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist who can help. After conducting a health history and exam, Dr. Clark will go through a number of steps to determine your food allergy. This may include a skin test, blood test or food challenge test. After identifying which food(s) you are allergic to, he will educate you on how to prevent future reactions and self-administer medication if they occur.
The only significant treatment for food allergy is to avoid the food that causes your problem. Dr. Clark will provide advice on avoidance and how to handle emergencies.
For more information about Dr. Clark’s food allergy treatment, call our Fort Walton Beach or Crestview, Florida allergy center today. To schedule an appointment online, please use our online appointment request form.
All Seasons Allergy & Asthma serves the Fort Walton Beach and Crestview area including Destin, Niceville and Navarre, Florida.
Food Allergy Treatment & Prevention
If you have a food allergy, eating a particular food can result in a number of symptoms. These include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hives, fainting and swelling of the face, tongue, lips and throat. The most dangerous scenario is anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction that can cause constricted airways, rapid pulse, mental confusion, cardiovascular collapse and shock.
Foods that can cause problems.
Approximately 90% of food allergies are caused by certain proteins in cow’s milk, egg whites, peanuts, wheat or soybeans. Other foods that can cause problems include shellfish, fish and tree nuts.
Prevent dangerous future reactions.
If you or a loved one has suffered an allergic reaction after eating a particular food, future reactions may be more severe. Dr. Justin Clark is a dual board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist who can help. After conducting a health history and exam, Dr. Clark will go through a number of steps to determine your food allergy. This may include a skin test, blood test or food challenge test. After identifying which food(s) you are allergic to, he will educate you on how to prevent future reactions and self-administer medication if they occur.
The only significant treatment for food allergy is to avoid the food that causes your problem. Dr. Clark will provide advice on avoidance and how to handle emergencies.
For more information about Dr. Clark’s food allergy treatment, call our Fort Walton Beach or Crestview, Florida allergy center today. To schedule an appointment online, please use our online appointment request form.
All Seasons Allergy & Asthma serves the Fort Walton Beach and Crestview area including Destin, Niceville and Navarre, Florida.