While any food can trigger an allergic reaction, there are eight foods that account for the vast majority of reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Let's find out which one is causing you trouble.

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WHERE TO START

Cutting out foods you can eat is its own kind of burden.

If you notice that you are experiencing discomfort, itchiness, or other symptoms after eating a certain food, you may have either a food allergy or intolerance. If you suspect that you have a food allergy, a trained allergist can perform tests to determine which food, if any, is causing your reaction.

Identify the Trigger
A trained allergist can perform tests to determine which food is causing your reaction, so the list of things you avoid is as short as it can safely be.
Allergy or Intolerance
A food allergy is an immune system reaction. An intolerance is trouble digesting the food. They share symptoms but differ completely in cause and treatment.
Know the Severity
Food allergies can be mild, severe, or even life-threatening. Knowing where yours sits is what shapes the plan.
A Plan You Can Live With
Managing food allergies requires specialized guidance to ensure safe diets and effective symptom management.

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ALLERGY OR INTOLERANCE

Two Different Problems

While food allergies and intolerances share certain symptoms, they are very different with regard to root cause and treatment.

Foods Behind Most Reactions

While any food can trigger an allergic reaction, eight account for the vast majority: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish.

Allergy vs. Intolerance

A food allergy is a reaction from your immune system. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system. Your body simply has trouble digesting the food. Different causes, different treatment.

Mins⁠–⁠Hrs

How Fast Reactions Start

Most allergy symptoms develop within a few minutes to a couple of hours after ingesting the trigger food.

Levels of Severity

Food allergies can be mild, severe, or life-threatening, and severity can change over time. Knowing where yours sits is what the plan accounts for.

YOUR PATH

From Suspicion to a Safe Routine

Most people arrive with a suspected food and a lot of avoidance. The goal is to replace both with certainty.

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STAGE 1

Request an Appointment

Let us know when you're looking to get scheduled.

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STAGE 2

We Reach Out to You

We'll take care of some info over the phone and then help you get set up as a new patient.

Colour-coded sample tubes in an allergy testing lab

STAGE 3

Testing for the Trigger

A trained allergist performs tests to determine which food, if any, is causing your reaction. There are also tests available to determine whether you have an intolerance, such as elimination diet tests.

Plate of common food allergens including nuts, fish and dairy

STAGE 4

Allergy or Intolerance

We establish which of the two you're dealing with, since the root cause and the treatment are entirely different.

Allergist writing up an allergy and asthma care plan

STAGE 5

Your Management Plan

Personalized support and resources for safe diets, symptom management, and knowing what to do if a reaction happens.

Timeline for Normal Allergy Injections

Stages 3 and 4 span the majority of your treatment. Here's what the visit schedule actually looks like over time.

EARLY BUILD PHASE

First 6 weeks

2× per week

~12 visits

BUILD TO MAINTENANCE

First year

1× per week

~40–50 visits

MAINTENANCE PHASE

Years 2–5

Every 2–4 weeks

~15–24 visits per year

A Shorter Avoid List
Testing tells you what you actually react to, which usually means fewer foods off the table, not more.
Confidence Eating Out
Knowing your specific trigger and its severity is what lets you make decisions in a restaurant without guessing.
Prepared for a Reaction
Reactions can worsen over time, and future ones may be more severe than past ones. A plan means you're ready rather than surprised.
Ongoing Support
Our team provides personalized support and resources to help you navigate potentially life-threatening food allergies with confidence.

WHAT CHANGES WITH A DIAGNOSIS

Avoiding everything isn't a plan. Knowing your trigger is.

If you suspect that you have a food allergy, a trained allergist can perform tests to determine which food is causing your reaction. Having allergy testing done can be a proactive way to identify allergies if you aren't sure what is causing a reaction, so you're prepared for a possible severe reaction before it happens.

SYMPTOMS WE SEE

Reactions Worth Getting Tested

If you notice that you are experiencing discomfort, itchiness, or other symptoms after eating a certain food, you may have either a food allergy or intolerance. These are the symptoms we most commonly evaluate.

Tingling or itching in the mouth
Swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat
Hives, eczema or a skin rash
Nasal congestion
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Abdominal pain
Nausea or diarrhea
Dizziness
Intestinal gas or bloating

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We've Got Answers

How can I manage my food allergies effectively?

Managing food allergies requires specialized guidance to ensure safe diets and effective symptom management. Our team at Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco provides personalized support and resources to help you navigate potential life-threatening food allergies with confidence.

How can I determine the cause of my allergy symptoms?

At Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco, we offer comprehensive allergy testing, including skin and blood tests, to accurately identify your allergy triggers. This helps us develop personalized treatment plans for optimal relief.

What are allergies?

Allergies are the immune system's exaggerated response to typically harmless substances like pollen, dust, or certain foods. Symptoms can include sneezing, itching, hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing. At Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco, we specialize in diagnosing and managing allergies for our patients in Texas.

What types of allergies and conditions does Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco treat?

At Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco, we specialize in treating a wide range of allergies and related conditions, including seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, and sinusitis.

How can I schedule an appointment at Allergy & Asthma Care of Waco?

Scheduling an appointment with us is easy. Simply give us a call or fill out our online appointment request form. Our friendly staff will assist you in finding a convenient time for your visit.

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