title: Food Allergy.
abstract: Although many emerging therapies demonstrate theoretical and practical promise, strict elimination of the allergenic food remains the only proven therapy for food hypersensitivity. Given such therapeutic limitations, accurate diagnosis and thorough patient education are critical for proper management. This is particularly important for individuals with anaphylactic potential, as food allergy is currently the single leading cause of anaphylaxis treated in hospital emergency departments.
authors.affiliation: Division of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fahrenholz
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Simon