Researchers have found that over 10 percent of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have a food allergy, but almost twice as many people as this think they have a food allergy but probably don't. Nearly half of food-allergic adults had at least 1 adult-onset food allergy, and 38% reported at least 1 food allergy-related emergency department visit in their lifetime. Serious food allergies are of course a significant problem with FARE reporting that 200,000 Americans require a visit to the emergency room every year due to food allergies. "If food allergy is confirmed, understanding the management is also critical, including recognizing symptoms of anaphylaxis and how and when to use epinephrine," said Gupta. Any food can theoretically cause an allergic reaction, but which food is the worst culprit for causing food allergies?

Source: Forbes January 04, 2019 18:49 UTC