Advanced Food Allergy Testing and Treatment Center Near Fort Worth, TX

A food allergy occurs when your body's immune system mistakenly identifies a protein in a food as harmful or a threat, triggering an adverse response. While any foods can cause allergic reactions, our office near Fort Worth usually sees patients with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, almonds and cashews), seeds (such as sesame seeds), milk, eggs and shellfish (such as shrimp and crab).

Symptoms of food allergies can vary in their severity, ranging from mild discomfort to a life-threatening event. If you or a loved one in the Fort Worth area experiences any of the following after eating, we highly recommend a food allergy evaluation.

Peanut allergies are one of the most common causes of severe or anaphylactic reactions. For most patients, their allergy will be lifelong and require careful management. Oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy are some of the most researched treatment options for building tolerance to peanuts.

Tree nut allergies cover a broad range of nuts, including walnuts, cashews, pecans and almonds. Affecting both adults and children, tree nuts can cause mild, moderate or severe reactions. Because patients may react to one or more tree nuts, professional testing is important.

Seed allergies are an immune response to proteins in sesame, sunflower, mustard, poppy and flaxseed. Of these seed types, sesame is the most likely to trigger a reaction. As a major allergen, sesame must be clearly labeled on packaged foods.

Milk allergy is an immune system response to proteins found in cow’s milk. Some children who react to fresh milk can tolerate heated/cooked milk in items like baked goods, but this should be considered only with your allergist’s guidance.

Egg allergies are seen most commonly in young children and often trigger skin reactions, digestive symptoms and respiratory issues. While there is no permanent cure, egg allergy treatment options include immediate relief medication and immunotherapy.

Shellfish allergy is one of the few allergies that pose a greater threat to adults than children. For patients with a shellfish allergy, even small amounts of shrimp, crab, prawn, lobster or oyster could trigger a severe reaction.