Raising a child with food allergies involves more than avoiding ingredients. This parent guide explains how to build a school plan, prepare caregivers, support age-appropriate independence, protect nutrition and emotional well-being, respond to reactions, and consider testing or supervised treatment with an allergist.

What are 10 common food allergies? This guide explains peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish, and seed allergies, plus the symptoms, testing limits, emergency planning, and individualized treatment options patients may discuss with Dr. Atul Shah and NYFA.

The oral food challenge is the diagnostic reference standard, but it is not the only useful test. Learn how clinical history, skin testing, IgE, BAT, and supervised oral food challenges work together to provide a more accurate food allergy evaluation at NYFA.