Food Allergies & Intolerance

Last updated September 2009
Edited by: Guy Slowik, FRCS

Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Food Allergies And Intolerance.

Organizations

American Academy of Allergy    The body's exaggerated reaction to a foreign substance that is harmless to most people. For a reaction to be considered an allergic reaction, it must involve the immune system. The foreign substance may be eaten, inhaled or injected., Asthma & Immunology
Phone: 1-800-822-ASMA (2762)
http://www.aaaai.org

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Phone: 1-800-842-7777
http://www.allergy.mcg.edu

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Phone: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (278462)
http://www.aafa.org

The Food Allergy Network
Phone: 1-800-929-4040
http://www.foodallergy.org

Web articles

"Food Allergy and Intolerances"

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/food.htm

Summary: This fact sheet from the National Institutes of Health provides a thorough look at food allergies, including exercise-induced food allergy. It also gives links to information about lactose intolerance, celiac disease and other useful resources.

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