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Food Allergy Testing & Treatment in Forest Hills, NY

Careful evaluation, clear answers, and a practical plan to help your family eat with more confidence.

KNOW THE SIGNS
When Food Doesn’t Agree With You

Food allergy reactions usually appear within minutes to a couple of hours after eating. They can range from mild to serious, and every reaction deserves a careful, expert evaluation.

Common Symptoms

Hives, itching, lip or facial swelling, stomach pain, vomiting, coughing, wheezing, or dizziness after eating.

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Frequent Triggers

Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame cause the majority of food allergy reactions.

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Know When It’s Urgent

Trouble breathing, throat tightness, or fainting can signal anaphylaxis. Use epinephrine if prescribed and call 911.

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Shrimp on a fork, a common shellfish allergy trigger

ACCURATE ANSWERS
Testing That Separates Allergy From Guesswork

A positive test alone doesn’t always mean a true allergy. Dr. Katayeva combines your history with the right testing to give you a clear, reliable answer.

✅ Detailed review of reactions and diet
✅ Skin prick & blood (IgE) testing
✅ Advanced component testing
✅ Supervised oral food challenges

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YOUR CARE PLAN
Confidence at Every Meal

Once we know your triggers, we build a plan that keeps you safe without restricting more than necessary.

Personalized Avoidance Plan

Practical guidance on label reading, dining out, cross-contact, and school or work settings.

Emergency Action Plan

Epinephrine training and a written plan so you, family, and caregivers know exactly what to do.

Supervised Food Challenges

Safely confirm whether a food can return to your diet in a monitored office setting.

Ongoing Monitoring

Many children outgrow milk and egg allergies. Periodic retesting helps us know when.

Carton of eggs, a common childhood food allergy

FOR KIDS & ADULTS
Food Allergies Don’t Have to Run Your Life

Whether it’s a toddler’s first reaction or an adult-onset shellfish allergy, we take time to answer your questions and help your whole family feel prepared at home, at school, and on the go.

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Related Conditions & Treatments

Allergy and asthma symptoms often overlap. These related topics may also help.

Eczema & Skin Allergies

Healing itchy, inflamed skin.

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Hives & Angioedema

Calming chronic hives and swelling.

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Food & Medication Challenges

Supervised challenges for clear answers.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Food Allergy FAQs

Answers to common questions about food allergy symptoms, testing, emergency planning, and care for children and adults in Forest Hills, Queens.

Worried about a food reaction?

Dr. Katayeva can help determine whether a reaction was a true food allergy, identify your triggers, and create a clear, practical safety plan for your family.

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What are the most common food allergies?

The most common food allergens are peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame. However, a person can be allergic to almost any food.

What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?

A food allergy involves the immune system and can cause hives, swelling, vomiting, breathing problems, or anaphylaxis. A food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance, usually causes digestive discomfort and is not life-threatening.

How are food allergies diagnosed?

Diagnosis starts with a detailed history of your reactions. Skin prick testing, blood (IgE) testing, component testing, and, when appropriate, a supervised oral food challenge help confirm or rule out an allergy.

What is anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can affect breathing, blood pressure, and multiple body systems. It requires immediate epinephrine and a call to 911.

Can children outgrow food allergies?

Many children outgrow milk, egg, wheat, and soy allergies. Peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish allergies are more likely to persist. Periodic re-evaluation helps us know when it may be safe to reintroduce a food.

Can adults develop food allergies?

Yes. Food allergies can begin at any age. Shellfish and fish allergies are among the most common allergies that start in adulthood.

Do I need to carry epinephrine?

If you have been diagnosed with a food allergy that could cause a serious reaction, Dr. Katayeva may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors and teach you and your family when and how to use them.

Get Clear Answers About Food Allergies

Schedule an evaluation in Forest Hills and take the guesswork out of eating.