Managing a food allergy can be complicated for patients and their families alike. It involves finding new ways to eat, avoiding risky foods, carrying medication, being prepared to treat allergic reactions and teaching others about your condition, and managing fear and anxiety. The University of Michigan Food Allergy Clinic makes it easier by providing education and resources.
- Individualized nursing support
- Food allergy basics
- Coping tools for the emotional stress experienced by parents and families
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training
- Medical Identification Services
- For Kids, Teens & young adults
- Food Allergy Research
- Food Allergy Ingredient Alerts
- Allergy-Related Medical Conditions
Individualized Clinical Support
Our Food Allergy Clinic medical team, is deeply committed to educating patients, families and caregivers about food allergy.
We provide individualized help with:
- Transitions to Day Care/Caregivers
- School Planning for Food-Allergic Children and Accommodations
- Advocating for Your Child or Yourself
- Educating Your “Community”
- Carrying and Using Medication
- Reading Ingredient Labels
- Calling Food Companies
- Dining out
- Travel
- Camp
- Quality-of-life issues
- Addressing axiety relate to FA management
Food Allergy Basics
Newly Diagnosed:
- Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
- Kids with Food Allergies Foundation (KFA) – Free Starter Guide
- Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
- Allergic Living
Coping Tools for the Emotional Stress Experienced by Parents and Families
Information and services that make travel easier and safer for people with food allergies. Contact the FOOD ALLERGY CLINIC prior to your trip if you need assistance with a plan or letter.
- Tips for flying from Kids with Food Allergies Foundation (KFA)
Epinephrine Auto-injector Training
Medical Identification Services
Medical identification is recommended for all food allergy patients. Medical IDs provide life-saving information about your medical condition to emergency responders. There are a wide variety of companies that provide medical IDs and services. Please contact us if you would like guidance or assistance with medical identification.
For Teens and Young Adults
Sites for teens/young adults learning to manage food allergies and advocate for themselves:
- TeensHealth from Nemours – search “Food Allergy”
- Food Allergy Management Meets the Teenage Brain
Food Allergy Research
Current research articles, summaries and information about clinical trials:
Food Allergy Ingredient Alerts
Sign up to receive free email alerts about mislabeled/recalled foods and product ingredient changes that may affect people with food allergies — via Kids with Food Allergies.
Allergy-related Medical Conditions
The following websites provide a general overview. Consult your board-certified physician for more information.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
- National Eczema Association
- American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)
- Kids with Food Allergies Foundation (KFA)
The University of Michigan Food Allergy Clinic provides these website links as a service to our patients. We make every effort to ensure that this list is reviewed and updated regularly. However, the U-M Food Allergy Clinic cannot and does not guarantee that the content on these websites is absolutely current. We cannot be responsible for misinformation that may be accessed through the links provided. As always, the Internet is not a tool for self-diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional care.