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Corn Allergy

- Summary
- About corn allergy
- Potential causes
- Diagnosis methods
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Marc J. Sicklick, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following corn allergy-related questions:

  1. What methods will you use to determine if I am allergic to corn?

  2. What treatment methods are available to me?

  3. Is it safe for me to consume small amounts of corn?

  4. What should I do if I consume a corn product accidentally?

  5. Are my children more likely to develop a corn allergy because I am allergic?

  6. Will my child outgrow his or her allergy to corn?

  7. What terms should I look for on product labels?

  8. What products should I avoid?

  9. How do I know if my baby’s formula contains corn products?

  10. Will corn oil trigger a reaction?

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Review Date: 11-07-2006
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