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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		Food Allergy People with food allergies have an allergic reaction when they come in contact with certain foods. This happens because their immune system overreacts to the proteins in that food. Twelve million people in the United States have food allergies. Eight kinds of food cause most food allergies: Cow's milk Eggs Peanuts Wheat Soy Fish Shellfish Tree nuts Signs of a food allergy include: A rash, or red, itchy skin Stuffy or itchy nose, sneezing, or itchy and teary eyes Vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea Angioedema or swelling Some people with food allergies can have a serious reaction called anaphylaxis. Signs of this kind of reaction include: Hoarseness, throat tightness or a lump in the throat Wheezing, chest tightness or trouble breathing Tingling in the hands or feet, lips or scalp If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. If you think you have a food allergy, you should talk to an allergist/immunologist - a doctor with special training to manage allergies and asthma. An allergist can help you develop a treatment plan. To find an allergist/immunologist, use the AAAAI Physician Referral Directory. More Information about Food Allergy Food Allergy Statistics Conditions Related to Food Allergy Food Allergy-Free Recipes Referral Guidelines - Food Allergy Eosinophilic Esophagitis Other Resources Drug Guide Tips to Remember Elements of Allergy and Asthma Allergy and Asthma Resources en Español Patient Support Organizations <back>
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