Not Like a Regular Mom

Food Allergies 101: Facts, Myths, and Facing Fears

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Dr. David Stukus, professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology and Director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, busts myths and breaks down facts about one of parents' biggest fears: food allergies.

Topics Include:

  • The advancements in food allergy research
  • The top allergens (and why they're so common)
  • Whether we know the cause of food allergies
  • Why food allergies are more prevalent now
  • Can you prevent food allergies?
  • Current guidelines for introducing allergens
  • Initial symptoms of a food allergy
  • What many allergists get wrong
  • The *major* myth of cutting out foods when breastfeeding
  • The role of eczema and asthma in food allergies
  • Testing and diagnosis
  • Current and future treatments

    • Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram and Twitter @AllergyKidsDoc

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