Living with Food Allergies Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions About 15 million adults and children in the U.S. have food allergies. The most common food allergens include eggs, milk, peanuts and tree nuts. An allergic reaction to a food is caused by the immune system overacting to the food. Some allergic reactions can be life-threatening, so living with food allergies includes eliminating exposure to food allergens, reading labels on packaged foods, educating family, friends and care givers about food allergies, and following a Food Allergy Action Plan. The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to eliminate exposure to the specific food allergen. Learn different names for food allergens. Read labels carefully to identify foods in packages. Carry injectable epinephrine and an oral antihistamine as prescribed for emergencies. Learn more about your food allergies and how to avoid foods you are allergic to by talking with your doctor or a registered dietitian. Featured Stories Proper Hydration Food Allergies: FAQ Hidden Holiday Food Allergens A Food Allergy Miracle By the time Jack Littauer was four, he had already been rushed to the hospital four times for allergic reactions to food, once landing in the intensive care unit. By the time Jack and his family left National Jewish Health, the Littauers felt like a cloud had been lifted. Read Jack's Story Pediatric Food Allergy Program The Pediatric Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management Program at National Jewish Health for Kids in Denver, Colorado, brings together a team of nationally recognized allergists, nurses, dietitians, therapists and more. Learn more about Pediatric Food Allergy View all Specialties & Conditions More Living with Food Allergies Tips Top 9 Food Allergens and How to Avoid Them Sodium Dangers 12 Holiday Tips for Food Allergies Stay Out of Food Allergy Trouble this Holiday Season Breakfast Muffin (Wheat Allergy) Scare Away Allergy Fears on Halloween Proper Hydration Proper Hydration Hidden Holiday Food Allergens Tips for Parents Helping Their Child Cope with Chronic Illnesses Healthy Recipes What Are Food Allergies and How Are the Treated? How to Prevent Peanut Allergy in Infants Pediatric Food Challenges Food Challenge Medicine Safety Managing Your Medication Supply Stress & Relaxation Breakfast Muffin (Egg Allergy) Plant-Based Diets How to Avoid Food Allergy Surprises During the Holidays Living With Food Allergies What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? 6 Tips for Food Allergy Safety at School Living with a Pediatric Immunological Disorder Living with an Immunologic Disorder Tips for a Safe Halloween during COVID-19 Food Allergy Recipes Healthy Eating 10 Benefits of Staying Hydrated Tips to Improve Health by Increasing Happiness Sodium and Allergens in BBQs Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerance Kitchen Safety & Food Allergies Can Utensils Make You Sick Are Fruits and Vegetables Making Your Mouth Itchy? You May Have Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) Reduce Exposure to Food Allergies Food Allergies: FAQ Reasons to Do Food Challenges Food Allergies & School Holiday Eating with Food Allergies You may also be interested in... Healthy Eating Kids Health Living with Chronic Disease Class Watch Food Allergy Videos Morgridge Academy Health & Lifestyle Tips