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Find information on food allergies, food intolerance, and their prevalence....

See our video for tips on avoiding food allergies during holiday celebrations, including carrying epinephrine and informing hosts ahead of time....

Food allergy is caused by an immune system reaction and symptoms include hives, vomiting, and more. Infant food allergies can be life-threatening....

Food allergies are diagnosed through a series of tests & symptoms, such as allergy skin testing, & food challenges. Learn about child food allergy testing here....

Food allergy can impact childhood asthma. If you suspect that certain foods are causing problems, they can be removed from your child’s diet....

Researchers at National Jewish Health are conducting a clinical trial to develop a less invasive method for identifying potentially life-threatening food allergies. Currently, the most accurate way to diagnose food allergies and manage them over time is through a food challenge, ...

Dr. Michael Nevid is a fellowship-trained pediatric allergist and immunologist who treats kids with allergies, asthma, eczema and food allergies....

Sensitivity or intolerance to foods such as shellfish and milk are common and can cause significant cause for concern, but there is a difference between those symptoms and a true food allergy. Nearly 20 percent of adults report suffering from food allergies, but recent studies sh...

Melanie Bongiovanni is a pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in treating kids with food allergies....

Researchers at National Jewish Health and their colleagues have identified structural and molecular markers in the skin of atopic dermatitis patients that distinguish those who have food allergies from those who do not. The findings, published in the February 20, 2019, issue of S...

Here are some tips for everyone - especially those suffering from asthma, allergies and other respiratory diseases - to stay healthy during the holiday season....

Dr. BJ Lanser is a fellowship-trained pediatric food allergist who treats anaphylaxis, eczema, food allergies, FPIES & performs food challenges in children and young adults....

Dr. Nathan Rabinovitch is a fellowship-trained pediatric allergist and immunologist who treats allergies, asthma, eczema, food allergies and long COVID in kids....

Dr. Jessica Hui is a fellowship-trained pediatric allergist and immunologist who treats allergies, asthma, eczema & food allergies....

The first day of school can be the first time that food-allergic children are on their own. Read tips to help navigate this anxious time....

Almost 20 percent of adults believe they have a food allergy — half of them are wrong. Learn more about food allergies vs. food intolerance....

Here are some tips for everyone - especially those suffering from asthma, allergies and other respiratory diseases - to stay healthy during the holiday season....

John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, declared the week of May 9, 2016, to be Food Allergy Awareness Week. Read more....

Food allergies are more common than you might think. This is especially true if you’re unaware of the new data, as the rates of these conditions are on the rise. ...

Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be severe or even fatal. Researchers at National Jewish Health are working to develop a program to prevent food allergies and have now identified early predictors of the condition.During a recent study just published online in the M...

Use this food allergy guide to help you enjoy a holiday season safe from food allergy issues. ...

Use these simple preparations before the school year starts to help protect your child from an accidental exposure to food allergens in the classroom....

Be safe in your kitchen. Learn about how to avoid cross-contamination of foods, food allergy triggers, common food allergens and cooking for food allergies...

Dr. Divya Chauhan is a fellowship-trained pediatric allergist and immunologist who treats kids with allergies, asthma, eczema and food allergies....

Halloween allergy prevention starts with avoiding certain costume materials and unlabeled candy and by following other allergy-conscious tips....

Find expert advice and resources on food allergies, along with other health topics, in this extensive video library from National Jewish Health....

Holiday food can cause trouble for those with food allergies. Compare your dinner table to our food allergy infographic to see what might be hiding....

As summer winds down, parents and children are preparing for the start of the school year, but for children with food allergies, heading to school for the first time can come with significant stress and anxiety. When a child is at school, they@re away from the watchful eye of the...

Megan Hanna describes the challenges of raising and protecting a young child with life-threatening food allergies....

Watch our allergies FAQ video to learn all you need to know about diagnosing, managing, & treating allergies....

Learn about the allergic march, a progression of allergies that can build up to more serious allergies & asthma. Dr. Donald Leung explains in our video....

National Jewish Health researchers will continue seeking treatments to cure and prevent food allergies as part of the Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR), thanks to $42.7 million in funding announced recently by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. N...

Get tips on avoiding allergy issues on Halloween this year and food allergy facts with our health infographic...

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends to catch up, make memories and usually eat a lot of food. But experts at National Jewish Health stress that if you or your child have food allergies, knowing every ingredient in Grandma@s special holiday cookies or you...

Researchers at National Jewish Health have launched a study to examine if treating dry skin in infants can stop the progression of food allergies and eczema. The Stopping Eczema and ALlergy (SEAL) study is hoping to halt these allergic diseases from progressing by using skin crea...

Food Allergy reactions can be triggered by cross-contamination from a very small amount of food...

Watch this video with tips for sending your child with food allergies to school for the first time, to a new school or just getting ready for a new school year....

Researchers are studying the differences in the skin and immune cells of people with food allergies and eczema, and those without....

Answers to common questions and concerns regarding Food Challenges, including what they are, how to prepare for one, and what is done during a challenge....

Watch this video with tips for sending your child with food allergies to school for the first time, to a new school or just getting ready for a new school year....

Food allergies are on the rise, with more than five million@children, about two kids in every school classroom, now suffering from allergy to at least one food. Researchers at National Jewish Health are working to discover what is causing this increase and have determined that ma...

View these dynamic infographics for ways to improve your health....

Learn more about living with food allergies....