How to Tell a True Food Allergy from an Intolerance

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast · Jul 1, 2026 · 18m · transcript

This episode explains the key history elements and symptom timeline that differentiate an IgE-mediated food allergy from an intolerance or sensitivity, so clinicians and parents can make safer, evidence-based decisions. Aarti Pandya, MD, Medical Director of the Food Allergy Center at Children’s Mercy, reviews symptom patterns, timing and red flags for anaphylaxis. Learn about food allergy testing, IgE-mediated food allergy, anaphylaxis action plan, epinephrine auto-injector, food intolerance and when testing is truly warranted. Claim CME credits and listen at cmkc.link/cmepodcast.

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