How to Find a Food Allergist

Those suffering from food allergies often find that determining the exact type of allergy and how to manage the reaction intimidating and confusing. Getting care by a food allergist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of this immune system reaction to food gives patients expert care in the specifics of their disease. According to the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) "allergists can help to establish or rule out food allergies as the cause of an allergic reaction when the cause is not known and will provide education about food avoidance, use of emergency measures in case of exposure, and likelihood of outgrowing the food allergy."

Things You'll Need

• Friends and family
• Primary care physician

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Instructions

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  Ask friends and family for recommendations. With the prevalence of food allergies, you are likely to find a trusted friend or family who knows of a good food allergist.

• 2

  Ask your primary care physician for a recommendation. For most medical insurance plans, you will need your doctor's recommendation and referral for a food allergist to be covered.

• 3

  Search the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) website for an allergist. This organization has thousands of health professionals that specialize in allergies, including food allergies. The website has a feature for search for an allergist by zip code or city and state.