5 Things To Know About Out Growing Food Allergies

It's true that many people outgrow their food allergies, but are you aware of these 5 facts?

1️⃣ Some food allergies fade away, with many children managing to outgrow those allergies before they leave kindergarten.

2️⃣ About 80% of people with egg, milk, and wheat allergies outgrow them, usually by age 16.

3️⃣ About 20 to 25% of children with peanut allergies outgrow them, and about 80% who outgrow them will do so by age 8.

4️⃣ Allergies to tree nuts, fish, and shellfish may be tougher to outgrow and are often lifelong.

5️⃣ The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology recommends introducing egg, dairy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish gradually into a baby’s diet between four and six months if the baby is able to tolerate less allergenic foods. They also suggest breastfeeding without removing specific allergens from the mom’s diet, if the baby is otherwise healthy.

To confirm whether you've outgrown an allergen, always contact an allergist. NEVER try to eat the triggering food without a final checkup with your allergist.

Source: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/how-to-know-youve-outgrown-a-food-allergy