{"id":3268,"date":"2022-12-08T16:51:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T21:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=3268"},"modified":"2022-12-08T16:51:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T21:51:28","slug":"how-to-get-a-food-allergy-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-to-get-a-food-allergy-test\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Food Allergy Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<\/a>, about 32 million people have food allergies<\/a> in the U.S. If you suspect you\u2019re one of this number, it\u2019s important to get a food allergy test so you know exactly what you\u2019re reactive to and can eliminate it from your diet to prevent symptoms. We review everything you need to know about food allergy tests below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes a Food Allergy?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your immune system works to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for people with food allergies, their immune system mistakes harmless foods such as milk, soy, wheat, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish and shellfish as dangerous intruders. An allergic reaction occurs when your body is exposed to one of these harmless substances, known as an allergen, and your immune system overreacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fight off the intruder, your immune system releases antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which tells your cells to release histamine. Histamine increases your mucus production and triggers inflammation; this is what causes your allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Food Allergy Tests Are Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food allergy tests begin with your allergist performing a physical exam and asking you about your symptoms. Then they will perform one or more of the following tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n