It's Personal: Patient Stories

John

John is 15 years old and has known peanut and birch allergies. He’s never had issues with soy, but after lunch at a local sushi restaurant—including edamame and a lot of soy sauce, John was complaining about itching in his mouth and a stuffy nose. His father, who suffers from asthma and seasonal allergies was worried: could John have developed additional allergies?

John's Results

The results of an ImmunoCAP^TM Allergen Components test indicated an allergy to peanuts and soy. With both soy and peanuts, John has an increased risk of severe reaction if either is eaten, even small amounts. So, John needs to continue to avoid peanuts, and avoid soy, too.

Peanut

Birch

Soy

Why it’s important to know

Many people are so used to living with their allergies that they never think that they should have their healthcare professional reassess their initial diagnosis. Just because you know what you were allergic to a year ago, doesn’t mean you know what you’re allergic to today. Your allergies can change over time, and retesting can play an important role in your quality of life or the life of someone you love by reducing unnecessary food avoidance.¹ Be sure to consult with your healthcare professional.

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References

1. American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. http://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/Allergy-Testing. Accessed October 2017.

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