Oral Food Challenges
What are Oral Food Challenges?
Oral Food Challenges are one of the most accurate and reliable ways to diagnose food allergies. Under the careful supervision of our allergy specialists, this test involves introducing small, measured doses of a suspected food allergen in a controlled medical environment.
This process allows our team to safely observe and confirm whether an allergic reaction occurs—helping patients gain clarity and confidence about what foods are safe to eat.
During an Oral Food Challenge:
Allergy immunotherapy follows a structured, medically guided process that includes two main phases:
- You’ll consume small, measured doses of the suspected allergen at timed intervals.
- Each dose is gradually increased while our team monitors your body’s response closely.
- If symptoms occur, our specialists provide immediate care and stop the challenge. If no symptoms occur, the food may be safely reintroduced into your diet under your provider’s guidance.
Testing is conducted in a fully equipped clinical setting, ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
Common Allergens We Perform Food Challenges For
We perform Oral Food Challenges for a wide range of potential allergens, including:
- Peanuts and tree nuts
- Milk
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Shellfish and fish
- Soy
Who Should Consider an Oral Food Challenge?
This test is recommended for individuals who:
- Have had unclear or conflicting results from skin or blood allergy tests
- Suspect they may have outgrown a childhood food allergy
- Want to confirm or rule out an allergy to specific foods such as peanuts, dairy, eggs, or shellfish
- Experience reactions to certain foods but are unsure which ingredient is responsible
Why Choose Park Cities Allergy and Asthma?
Our clinic combines extensive allergy expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and a personalized approach to patient care.
Every Oral Food Challenge is carefully tailored to your medical history and supervised by specialists experienced in managing allergic reactions safely and effectively.
FAQs About Oral Food Challenges
Please contact our office for guidance-our team will help determine if one is required.
No. The process involves eating small amounts of food under supervision—no needles or invasive steps are required.
Results are available the same day, with your allergist reviewing them and guiding your next steps.
Schedule an Oral Food Challenge
If uncertainty about food allergies is affecting your confidence or daily choices, an oral food challenge can provide clear, reliable answers.
Contact Park Cities Allergy & Asthma today to schedule a consultation and learn whether an oral food challenge is right for you.
Office Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Tue: 7:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Thu: 7:00am – 3:00pm
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Billing Questions
Contact Felicia Melendez at felicia@pcaaa.com