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Food Allergies

Can food allergies or intolerances manifest like seasonal allergies with symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and/or runny nose?

Dr. Amy Nett: Yes, they can. In particular here, I’m going to be thinking about histamine intolerance in particular. A...

In general, are we so much more sensitive to gluten, wheat versus other grains?

Amber asked, “In general, are we so much more sensitive to gluten, wheat versus other grains?” Chris: I think it’s...

Regarding casein, the materials stated it’s the most common sensitivity in children. Do they eventually become tolerant as they get older? If so, do you how this works?

Kyle says, “Regarding casein, the materials stated it’s the most common sensitivity in children. Do they eventually become tolerant as...

What role, if any, does IgE testing have in your practice to assess food or environmental allergies?

Amy Nett: The next question I have is from Jessica: “What role, if any, does IgE testing have in your...

A question asking about hydrogen breath tests, lactose, lactulose, or fructose in order to identify if the person’s lactulose or fructose intolerant. Some gastroenterologists’ advice [is] to limit most food sources of fructose and lactose after such [a] test.

Chris Kresser: Elizabetta sent in a question asking about hydrogen breath tests, lactose, lactulose, or fructose in order to identify...

Under what conditions and how do you test for IgE food responses. What is the testing chronology of Cyrex Array? Which is IgA and IgG versus IgE testing?

Amy Nett: Next question from Ariel was submitted. “Under what conditions and how do you test for IgE food responses....

Do you suspect celiac [disease] if a patient has tested positive for IgG antibodies to any one or more of the wheat protein epitopes plus any one or more of the tissue transglutaminase enzymes?

Amy Nett: The next question from Ariel we have is, “Do you suspect celiac [disease] if a patient has tested...

[Should] testing [be done] through LabCorp or Quest to confirm celiac? I thought gastro referral and colonoscopy was necessary for diagnosis of celiac.

Amy Nett: So, one from Carol. Carol says, “[Should] testing [be done] through LabCorp or Quest to confirm celiac? I...

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