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Food allergies can make meals stressful rather than enjoyable. Unexplained reactions and the fear of what’s safe to eat can take a toll on your health. At
Apex Allergy and Asthma, we’re here to bring clarity with expert testing and personalized guidance from our food allergy doctors, so you can eat with confidence and feel your best.
A food allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to certain foods as if they are harmful, triggering a protective response. Even small amounts of the allergen can cause reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
Food allergies are grouped into:
Food allergies aren’t always obvious. Symptoms can be confusing or mistaken for other conditions, leading to repeated reactions and constant worry. Without proper diagnosis, you may avoid foods you don’t need to—or worse, keep eating something that puts you at risk.
Identifying these allergies early helps you take control of your diet, avoid dangerous reactions, and protect your long-term health. At
Apex Allergy and Asthma, our food allergy doctors combine precise testing with expert care to pinpoint your triggers, so you can feel confident and safe with every meal.
Food allergies can cause a range of symptoms, which may vary depending on the type of allergic reaction. Here’s a simple breakdown:
Symptoms usually appear within minutes to 2 hours after eating the trigger food.
It may take several hours after eating the trigger food for symptoms to develop.
A combination of immediate and delayed symptoms from both types can occur
These symptoms may appear quickly or develop more gradually, depending on the kind of food allergy. If you notice any of these, it may be time to visit a food allergy clinic or consult a trusted allergy specialist for testing and a personalized treatment plan.
Food is the trigger, but why your body reacts to certain foods—and not to others—comes down to several factors at play. Here are some of those factors that may raise your risk:
Identifying the foods causing your symptoms involves examining your diet, medical history, and lifestyle. At
Apex Allergy and Asthma, our San Antonio food allergy specialists use a thorough and personalized approach to get the answers you need. By combining your health history with targeted testing, we can help you identify problem foods and feel confident about what’s safe to eat. Here’s how we do it:
We’ll discuss your symptoms, how often they happen, what foods you suspect, and any family history of allergies.
Our team may guide you through temporarily removing certain foods from your diet to see if your symptoms improve, and then carefully reintroduce them under medical supervision.
This test helps identify immediate-type allergic responses to specific foods by measuring your skin’s reaction to tiny amounts of allergens.
Blood testing can measure IgE antibodies to particular foods, helping confirm a food allergy diagnosis
In some cases, a medically supervised food challenge is the best way to confirm or rule out a food allergy.
You don’t have to spend your whole life guessing which foods to avoid. With the right testing, education, and treatment plan, you can take charge of your health and enjoy life’s diverse flavors.
Apex Allergy and Asthma is here to guide you every step of the way.
Identify your specific food triggers and build a practical strategy to avoid them while still enjoying a safe and varied diet.
Work with our team and dietitians to design meal plans that reduce risk while supporting your nutritional needs.
Develop a customized emergency plan, including hands-on training to use epinephrine for severe reactions.
Gradually build your immune system’s tolerance to certain allergens under careful medical supervision.
Stay on top of your allergy status through routine re-evaluations and periodic testing to fine-tune your care.
Gain practical guidance, resources, and community support to help you and your family live confidently with food allergies.
No one should have to fear mealtime. With personalized testing, advanced treatment options, and trusted support,
Apex Allergy and Asthma is here to help you enjoy food safely and confidently, one meal at a time.
Some food allergies, like milk or egg allergies in children, may improve over time, but others—especially peanut or shellfish allergies—are often lifelong. If you’re wondering about changes in your allergies, search for “food allergy testing near me” or reach out to us at Apex Allergy and Asthma, so we can help you find a specialist to monitor your progress safely.
There is no guaranteed cure, but treatments like oral immunotherapy (OIT) may help build tolerance for certain allergens. Your food allergist can help you explore safe options.
Use your epinephrine injector immediately at the first sign of a severe allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or throat swelling. Then call emergency services right away.
The most common triggers include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish—but food allergies can happen with almost any food. Testing it with your trusted doctor for food allergies is the best way to confirm whether you have allergies or not.
Mark C Stahl, DO
Mark C Stahl, DO