What is skin testing for allergies? – Julia The most common way to test for allergies is on the skin, usually the forearm or the back. In a typical skin test (also called a scratch test), a doctor or nurse will place a tiny bit of an allergen (such as …
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What’s the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerances? – Elaine Food allergies and food intolerances (or sensitivities) can have similar symptoms, but are very different conditions: Intolerances, such as lactose intolerance and celiac disease, can cause someone to feel ill. Food allergies not only can make someone feel …
Wheat Allergy
About Wheat Allergy When someone is allergic to wheat, the body’s immune system, which normally fights infections, overreacts to proteins in the wheat. When the person eats something made with wheat, the body thinks that these proteins are harmful invaders. The immune system responds by working very hard to fight …