Food allergy is an important public health problem that affects children and adults and may
be increasing in prevalence. Despite the risk of severe allergic reactions and even death,
there is no current treatment for food allergy: the disease can only be managed by allergen
avoidance or treatment of symptoms. The diagnosis and management of food allergy also
may vary from one clinical practice setting to another. Finally, because patients frequently
confuse nonallergic food reactions, such as food intolerance, with food allergies, there is an …