Ask the allergist

Learn the answers to your questions on general topics about food allergy.

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Canadian allergists have answered your questions on many food allergy-related topics, see below to learn more. 

Dr. Julia Upton is on staff at the Hospital for Sick Children in the Immunology and Allergy Department, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. She is the past Section Chair of the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Section of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Upton is also a member of our Healthcare Advisory Board.

Dr. Wade Watson is a Professor of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Head of the Division of Allergy, IWK Health Centre, and Chair of the Specialty Committee, Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Watson is also a member of our Healthcare Advisory Board.

Please note: Dr. Upton and Dr. Watson are answering as individual allergists and their answers do not constitute an official position of their affiliated organizations. Their responses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute specific medical advice, recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Please talk to your doctor about any concerns or questions you may have regarding your own health or the health of your child.



Do you have a question for Ask the allergist? If so, please send it along to us at info@foodallergycanada.caPlease note: In Ask the allergist, questions are answered on general topics, please talk to your doctor if you have questions about your own health or the health of your child.