Listing of Food Allergy Resources & Education

SOURCE	Title	Description
FARE	What is a Food Allergy?	Learn about food allergies, what causes them and more.
FARE	Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Food	Learn about the mild and severe symptoms of a food allergy reaction—and what to do next.
FARE	Diagnosis & Testing	Suspected food allergies should always be evaluated, diagnosed and treated by a qualified medical professional, such as a board-certified allergist.
FARE	MILK ALLERGY VS. LACTOSE INTOLERANCE	Learn about the differences between milk allergy and lactose intolerance.
FARE	NON-FOOD ALLERGENS	Food is not the only allergen that can cause anaphylaxis. Learn about allergic reactions to medication, latex and insect stings.
FARE	PREVENTING FOOD ALLERGIES	Introducing peanut foods early can lower peanut allergy risk.
FARE	WHAT CAUSES FOOD ALLERGIES?	Learn about risk factors for food allergy and more.
FARE	FACTS AND STATISTICS	Important facts and statistics can help you better understand food allergies and anaphylaxis.
FARE	FOOD ALLERGY MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS	Show your support for the food allergy community by helping to dispel these popular myths and misconceptions.
FARE	EPINEPHRINE	Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction. Learn about epinephrine options, how to use it, how to store it and more.
AAFA	What Are the Symptoms of Allergies?	The most common allergy symptoms can simply make you uncomfortable. For example, you may have watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, a rash or hives. Other more serious symptoms, like trouble breathing and swelling in your mouth or throat, may be a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis ("anna-fih-LACK-sis").
AAFA	How Do Doctors Diagnose Allergies?	Doctors diagnose allergies in three steps. They review your personal and medical history. They give you a physical exam. They do tests to identify your allergens.
AAFA	What Are the Treatments for Allergies?	Good allergy treatment is based on your medical history and the severity of your symptoms. It can include three different treatment strategies: avoidance of allergens, medication options and/or immunotherapy (a treatment to train your immune system not to overreact).
AAFA	How Can I Prevent an Allergic Reaction?	The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid your allergens. It sounds so easy, but you can’t always avoid them. For example, it’s not possible to avoid all outdoor activities if you’re allergic to bees and wasps. But there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of being stung and you can carry the medicine you will need if you are stung. It is important to prepare and have an allergy action plan.
AAFA	Allergy Facts and Figures	Allergies are increasing. They affect as many as 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States.