How to manage food allergies
Disease description:
Today I went to the supermarket and bought some mangoes. After my husband ate them, he had an allergic reaction on his face. I would like to know how to deal with food allergies?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The management of food allergies should be prompt and effective, primarily including the following measures:
1. **Immediately stop consuming the allergenic food**: Once an allergic reaction is identified, consumption of the suspected allergenic food should be stopped immediately, and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.
2. **Avoid re-exposure**: After identifying the allergenic food, it should be strictly avoided to prevent recurrence of the allergic reaction.
3. **Medication treatment**: Appropriate medications should be selected based on the severity of the allergic symptoms. Mild allergies can be treated with antihistamines such as loratadine or cetirizine. Severe allergic reactions require emergency medications such as epinephrine and glucocorticoids, and hospitalization may be necessary.
4. **Seek medical evaluation**: If necessary, allergy testing should be performed at a hospital to identify the specific allergen, and follow-up treatment and management should be conducted under medical guidance.
