Allergies Q&A

• Do Allergies Cause Asthma?

  Allergies don’t cause asthma, but kids who have allergies are more likely to get asthma.

• Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)

  Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, also called FPIES, is a type of delayed food allergy. Someone with FPIES must avoid the foods that might trigger a reaction.

• Penicillin Allergy

  Some people have allergic reactions to penicillin or other antibiotics in the penicillin family. Someone who is allergic to penicillin must avoid all antibiotics in the penicillin family.

• Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome

  Pollen-food allergy syndrome happens when someone with a pollen allergy eats certain foods. It only affects the lips, mouth, and throat.

• What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?

  A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person’s allergies.