• Are there any tests to identily food allergies in kids?

My son is 4 years old and has certain food allergies already, like with dairy products and nuts. Are there any tests that I can do to identify what else he's allergic to?

3 Answers

  • Pediatrician
  • Spring Hill, FL

Yes, there is a blood allergy test for food allergy panel.

  • Pediatrician
  • Ann Arbor, MI

It is best to consult with a pediatric allergist.

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Rash testing, which requires a food draw and skin prick allergy testing usually done by an allergist, are the main ways to test. However, if there is an allergic reaction by throat swelling, whelps, or trouble breathing after certain foods, they should be avoided and you should carry an epipen.

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