Understanding Your Food Allergies and Intolerances A Guide to Management and Treatment

A comprehensive overview of food sensitivities, including food allergies and food intolerances. The authors clear up much of the confusion consumers have about food sensitivities as they help food-sensitive individuals understand their symptoms, manage their condition and learn to enjoy eating again. Features: - Listing of most common food allergies - Examination of the differences between allergies and intolerances - Discussion of where to look for hidden food allergens - Case studies of various allergic reactions - Questions to ask your doctor - Guide to traveling with food allergies - Quiz for when to get tested - A look at new and future treatments for food sensitivity.

Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD, specializes in allergy and immunology and is a pediatrician and the director of the Food Allergy Center and section chief of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Qian Yuan, MD, PhD, specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition and is the clinical director of the Food Allergy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Karen Asp is a freelance writer who specializes in fitness, health, and nutrition.