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The only proven therapy for food allergy is avoidance of the offending food(s). While some research has been done in using allergy shots for peanut allergy, shots are not generally available to treat food allergy.
Symptoms caused by food allergy can sometimes disappear over time; however, allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish typically last for a lifetime. Oral antihistamines are used to treat less severe reactions such as localized skin or gastrointestinal symptoms. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) injections are necessary, and can be life saving, to treat severe food reactions. Epinephrine kits can be prescribed with preloaded syringes or automatic injectors which patients use for self-injection. Always go to the emergency room following use, even if you improve. |
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