What are the treatment options for a food allergy?
Elimination diet – many patients will need to see a dietitian after being diagnosed with a food allergy. It is important if food needs to be eliminated from one’s diet, that is done in a way that does not undermine the individual’s health. If your allergy is just to peanuts, there will be no health consequences if you never touch peanuts again. However, an allergy to milk means seeking out other important sources of calcium. Elimination does not only mean not eating the offending substance or food, it also includes never inhaling it, touching it or eating foods with traces of it inside. Cutlery, crockery, cooking surfaces and chopping boards must be free of the allergen. Patients will need to read food and/or drink labels carefully. Even some soaps, pet foods, glues and adhesives may have traces of a food allergen. When eating out you may need to be especially careful.
