Medical X-Press – Amy Norton
“Many people misunderstand what food allergies are, and even doctors can be confused about how to best diagnose them, suggests a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It’s common for people to think they have a food allergy, but the reality may be different, said Dr. Scott Sicherer, the lead author of the AAP report. “If you ask someone on the street if they have a food allergy, there’s a good chance they’ll say ‘yes,’ ” said Sicherer, who heads pediatric allergy and immunology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.” (more)