Individuals with peanut allergy often avoid tree nuts, yet the rate of tree nut allergy in peanut allergic patients is often cited as low as 7%. Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of individuals in the U.S. and its increasing. The current management is strict avoidance and prompt use of epinephrine for systemic reactions which can occur […]
Do you really have a Penicillin Allergy?
Penicillin allergy is reported by approximately 7-10% of the population, penicillin allergy is one of the most common medication allergies. Having a penicillin allergy places a significant impact on health related costs and outcomes. Studies have shown that 90% of individuals reporting penicillin allergy are not found allergic after appropriate evaluation. Many patients have been […]
Hazelnut Allergy
Hazelnut allergy can cause severe systemic reactions, tree nuts are common causes of food allergy. In the United States, the prevalence of nut allergy has been reported between 1.1-1.3%. In Europe, the most common food allergy sensitization was to hazelnuts in adults, making hazelnut allergy a serious problem. Hazelnut allergy can have a considerable negative […]
Alternative Allergy Testing
Alternative allergy testing is very controversial in the allergy field. Most board certified allergists will perform the skin prick test in the office and/or send for IgE immunocap blood testing. These two tests are widely accepted in the field and are reproducible. However, there are other “allergy” testing methods performed and here we will discuss […]