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Food Allergy Program

Adults and children with food allergies undergo safe diagnostic tests and treatments at our Food Allergy Program. Our allergy specialists use the latest evidence-based research to offer treatments that protect the health of people with food allergies.
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Expert care for all types of food allergies

An adverse reaction (allergy) to a food can be life-threatening. At our Food Allergy Program, our allergy and immunology specialists safely conduct oral food challenges and other tests to accurately diagnose a food allergy. When appropriate, we introduce patients to a food allergen in a safe, controlled environment. We offer food allergy oral immunotherapy to help retrain the immune system so it stops reacting to a food allergen.
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Part of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Learn more about allergy and clinical immunology at Mass General Brigham

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Our approach to food allergy care

We know that living with a food allergy—especially one that’s life-threatening—can be difficult. Our treatments may help you safely enjoy foods without an allergic reaction.
Care for all types of food allergies

We diagnose and treat a range of food allergies, including immediate, potentially life-threatening reactions to:

  • Dairy milk
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Peanuts
  • Shellfish
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
Help for associated allergy conditions

We diagnose and treat conditions associated with food allergies, including:

  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
  • Food protein-induced enterocolitis
Range of diagnostic tests for food allergies

We conduct comprehensive testing to diagnose or rule out a food allergy. Tests include:

  • Blood tests
  • Skin prick tests
  • Supervised food (oral) challenges
Comprehensive food allergy treatments

We offer a full range of treatments to help adults and children manage or overcome food allergies. You benefit from:

  • Allergy education to help you avoid foods with allergens
  • Food desensitization (oral immunotherapy) to safely expose patients to peanuts, tree nuts, and other known allergies
  • Injectable monoclonal antibody drug to suppress allergic reactions to food allergens
Peanut allergy program for children

Our early peanut introduction pathway helps prevent peanut allergies in healthy children at risk for this food allergy. We offer:

  • Allergy skin tests and peanut introduction for infants between 4 and 6 months old
  • Expedited peanut skin testing and peanut introduction pathway for infants under 24 months
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Our approach
Our allergists diagnose and treat all types of food allergies in adults and children. We offer oral challenges, oral immunotherapy, and patient education for those who are allergic to dairy, peanuts, soy, shellfish, and other foods.
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Conditions and treatments

  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    Access the most advanced clinical assessments, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the spectrum of allergic diseases and immune deficiency disorders at Mass General Brigham.

  • Pediatric Food Allergy Center

    A multidisciplinary team at Mass General Brigham for Children’s Pediatric Food Allergy Center provides evaluation and treatment for children with known and suspected food allergies and related conditions.

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

    We offer compassionate care and the latest treatments for children with environmental allergies, food allergies, and asthma. See how we can help your child.

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis Program

    Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) from a leading multidisciplinary team.

  • Hives Program

    Our Hives Program is a regional referral center for patients with hives (urticaria). Our experts pinpoint the cause of hives and provide effective treatments.

  • Environmental Allergies Program

    Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for environmental allergies from a leading multidisciplinary team.

  • Stinging Insect Allergy Program

    Our Stinging Insect Program provides allergy shots and other care to manage allergic reactions to bee venom and other insects that sting.

  • Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitization Program

    Our Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitization Program helps patients with drug allergies to safely receive and complete medication treatments.

  • Asthma Center

    The Asthma Center is a collaboration among allergists and pulmonologists providing comprehensive care for those with asthma and related diseases.

  • Mastocytosis Program

    The Mastocytosis Program has been providing care for adults and children with mast cell activation disorders for over 20 years.

  • Immune Deficiency Program

    Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for immune deficiencies from a leading multidisciplinary team.

  • Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Service

    We provide care to patients with asthma and nasal polyps who have AERD, as well as patients with severe nasal polyps who do not have AERD. Learn more.

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Services and programs

Contact the Food Allergy Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
Phone

Brigham and Women's Hospital
617-732-9850

Massachusetts General Hospital
617-726-3850

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
413-582-2114

International
International Patient Services
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