Food allergy testing: what's the real deal and what's fake news?

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Have you ever ordered something online and have been so excited about your purchase, that it will help you with whatever ails you, only to be disappointed? Many families who are dealing with food allergy or intolerance have ordered or considered ordering online allergy testing, but are disappointed with the results.
Spoiler alert: testing for food allergy can be complicated, and rarely (if ever!) can it be diagnosed by an online test. In fact, skin and blood testing are not the gold standard for food allergy.
What?!?!
Tune in to this episode to learn about evidence-based and NON evidence-based testing and about the ultimate way food allergists diagnose food allergy.

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