Dealing with Food Allergy

Medical treatment: Steroids and antihistamines are the first line of treatment given by doctors if the symptoms are severe. However, remember that no medication can cure food allergies, so treatment usually means avoiding the allergen and all the foods that contain it. Elimination diet: Elimination diet involves removal of the specific foods or ingredients from the diet which could be producing allergy symptoms. This could also be planned at the time of starting the weaning process. Common allergy-causing foods include milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, and soy.

Steps Involved in Elimination Trial

Step 1: Elimination of suspicious food items such as