EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 29 MIN
Ep. 292: Food Allergy Testing, Diagnosis, and When to Food Challenge
from FAACT's Roundtable
Diagnosing a food allergy isn't always as straightforward as it may seem. Was it really the food? Which food caused the reaction? And how do allergists put all the pieces together to arrive at the right diagnosis?In this episode, we're joined by FAACT Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. David Fleischer, to take us behind the scenes of the diagnostic process. We'll explore the different testing options allergists use, how they determine whether someone truly has a food allergy, and the important role oral food challenges play—including when it's time to consider one.Resources to keep you in the know:Oral Food Challenges Accurately Diagnosing and Managing a Food AllergyNewly DiagnosedYou can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube.Sponsored by: GenentechThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!
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Diagnosing a food allergy isn't always as straightforward as it may seem. Was it really the food? Which food caused the reaction? And how do allergists put all the pieces together to arrive at the right diagnosis? In this episode, we're joined by FAACT Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. David Fleischer, to take us behind the scenes of the diagnostic process. We'll explore the different testing options allergists use, how they determine whether someone truly has a food allergy, and the importa...
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