Oral food challenge

Oral food challenge
PurposeDetect a specific food allergy

An oral food challenge (OFC) is a method that checks to see if a person has a specific food allergy. During the challenge, a person is given increasing amounts of a suspected food allergen under healthcare provider supervision, and they are monitored for signs of an allergic reaction.

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