Abstract: . . .  United States have food allergies . The most common symptom of an allergic reaction to food is hives. Food allergic individuals can also experience asthma-like symptoms, eczema and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. The most severe reaction to food is anaphylaxis, a systemic reaction that can sometimes be fatal. Some of the most common foods that can trigger an allergic reaction are milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. Strict avoidance of the foods to which a child is sensitive is the only proven therapy for food allergy, but it is difficult to achieve complete avoidance of all allergenic foods. Traces of problem foods can be hidden or accidentally ingested, however, it is possible to reduce student's exposure to allergenic foods within the school setting. "Staff members involved with the child's . . .
. . .  The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. Established in 1943, the Academy has more than 6,000 members in the U.S., Canada and 70 other countries. The Academy serves as an advocate to the public by providing educational information through its toll-free line at 1-800-822-2762 and its Web site at www.aaaai.org.  . . .
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