Are food challenges safe? Let's discuss what the research says‪!‬ Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

When your allergist recommends a food challenge, what goes through your mind?
"Is it safe?" "What if my kiddo has a reaction?" And back to, "Is it safe?"

So what really is a food challenge, and is it safe?

A food challenge is a procedure performed in an allergist's office that involves your kiddo ingesting increasing amounts of the potential allergen to determine:
Has an allergy has resolved? Is an allergy is present?

On this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Samantha Knox about her research on food challenge safety. If your allergist has ever mentioned a food challenge, tune in to this episode to learn about food challenges and their safety.

~Dr. Hoyt
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