How to detect FOOD ALLERGIES in adults and what can you do about it?

In this episode, we have a special guest with us, Dr. Gupta from Northwestern University, who is here to discuss food allergies in adults. She will cover the prevalence, symptoms, and manifestations, what to be especially aware of for your safety, medication prescriptions, and at the end, give some advice for physicians and patients. The objective is to help you potentially get a diagnosis so that you can receive appropriate treatment and improve your quality of life. Dr. Gupta is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Clinical Attending at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She has 19 years of experience as a board-certified pediatrician and health researcher and currently serves as the founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR). Dr. Gupta is world-renowned for her groundbreaking research in the areas of food allergy and asthma epidemiology, most notably for her research on the prevalence of pediatric and adult food allergy in the United States. Along with being the author of "The Food Allergy Experience" and "Food Without Fear," Dr. Gupta has over 200 publications, and her work has been featured on major TV networks and in print media. Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoref.rain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/efrain.riverosperez Reference: Gupta RS, Warren CM, Smith BM, Jiang J, Blumenstock JA, Davis MM, Schleimer RP, Nadeau KC. Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Jan 4;2(1):e185630. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5630. PMID: 30646188; PMCID: PMC6324316. Disclosure:  The content of this podcast is purely academic in nature and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The material discussed does not represent or reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Medical College of Georgia, and the information presented should not be construed as medical advice or guidance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or questions. I'd like to explicitly state that I have no endorsement from, affiliations with, or financial interests in any pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers. Any mention of medications, devices, or treatments is made solely within the context of literature and academic discussion.