Will my child outgrow their peanut allergy?

Did you know research shows that 20% of children "outgrow" a peanut allergy?

This means that with time, your child may develop a tolerance to peanut protein and no longer have anaphylaxis if they are exposed to their allergen. Be sure to find a good allergist, one that is willing to spend time with you and do lab work so you can monitor your child's specific peanut IgE levels. These levels are obtained by a venipuncture (blood draw) and are typically performed every year. You can monitor if the levels go up or down. When peanut IgE decreases, your child may be a candidate for other treatments such as oral immunotherapy or an oral food challenge.  Food allergies to milk and egg are more easily "outgrown."

Want to learn more about your child’s food allergy? Contact me and we can talk about your unique needs!