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16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • March 2025 Untangling the web of symptoms that can signal an aller- gic response requires a team with deep knowledge and access to the latest research. With three locations in the area, Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg gives families access to the largest physician-owned national allergy and immunology specialty group. Four local providers and dedicated office staff help guide children and adults through the journey of diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management to ensure allergies do not get in the way of enjoying everyday life. As our March expert, Allergy Partners offers expertise on food allergies—a problem that impacts an estimated 1 in 13 American children and 1 in 10 adults, according to Food Allergy Research & Education. This information comes from Allergy Partners' four board-certified, fellow- ship-trained providers, who see patients from offices in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford. A Trusted Team for Allergy Treatment WRITTEN BY EMILY FREEHLING sponsored material Dr. Irina Dawson, MD Dr. Nicholas Klaiber, MD Dr. Jon Mozena, MD Dr. Jonathon Posthumus, MD Alison Schaefer, FNP-C How prevalent are food allergies in American youth, and what are the most common foods that cause allergic reactions? Food allergies have dramatically increased in prevalence over the last 20-30 years. Egg and milk allergies are the most common. Although 90% of children will eventually outgrow their egg or milk allergy only 15-20% of individuals will outgrow an allergy to peanut or tree nuts. The most common food allergies include: • Peanuts • Tree nuts • Shellfish • Fish • Eggs • Milk • Soy • Sesame

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