How Do You Get Tested For A Shellfish Allergy?
Shellfish allergies are on the rise, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). As more Americans incorporate exotic seafood into their diets to replace meat and potatoes, the number of allergic reactions to seafood has increased. Interestingly, people who are allergic to shellfish can generally eat fish. Within the shellfish category, you have mollusks, such as clams and oysters, and crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp. People allergic to mollusks are not necessarily allergic to crustaceans. When eating out, the challenge is to ensure there is no cross contamination of the foods the restaurant cooks. Japanese steak house style cooking, according to AAAAI, can cause aerolization of allergens as well as cross contamination. Start a food diary. Note the food you ate and the time between eating. Describe the reaction, what you did to counteract the reaction and whether it was successful. Note if anyone else got sick, how much you ate and how the food wa
