Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in response to gluten proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and a few other grains.

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Food allergies can't be diagnosed based on skin/blood tests by themselves. The more important question is: can your child eat the food without developing any symptoms?

Fish and shellfish allergies tend to be life-long and are rarely "outgrown"

Sesame allergy is becoming more common in the U.S.

Teach your children how to identify different nuts and which ones they are allergic to

The FDA lists coconut as a tree nut. Most people allergic to tree nuts can safely eat coconut. If you are allergic to tree nuts, talk to your allergist before eliminating coconut from your diet.

Most children outgrow their soy allergy by the age of 10

The FASTER Act, which requires sesame to be labeled in the U.S., goes into effect on Jan 1, 2023.

While food allergies can develop at any age, fish and shellfish allergies are more common in adults than in children.

Tree nut allergy is usually life-long once acquired. Approximately 9% of children allergic to tree nuts may outgrow their allergy.

Egg allergy is the second most common allergy in infants and young children. But it is often outgrown.

The FASTER Act, which requires sesame to be labeled in the U.S., goes into effect on Jan 1, 2023.

Salmon, tuna, and halibut are the most common fish allergies

In EoE, eosinophils collect in the esophagus and damage the lining. This is often the result of an immune response to food and/or pollen.

If you or your child have symptoms of EoE, your doctor may called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or “scope.”

It’s important to get extra support. KFA has several resources to help ease the burden of managing EoE.

Milk allergy is an immune system reaction to milk proteins. It can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms. Lactose intolerance means you can’t digest a milk sugar. It can cause uncomfortable and painful symptoms but is not life-threatening.

There is a high degree of cross-reactivity between cow's milk and the milk from other mammals such as goat and sheep.

This week in May is set aside each year to raise awareness about food allergies.