Food Allergy Tracking

Updated February 28, 2026

Food Allergy Tracking logs exposure and reaction timing, then separates probable allergy patterns from noise.

Symptom matrix

Symptom cluster	Timing	Severity class
Oral itching, hives, wheeze	rapid onset after ingestion	high
GI upset plus delayed bloating	delayed 1 to 3 hours	moderate
Headache and fatigue pattern	recurring around suspect foods	low to moderate
No clear relation	no temporal link	investigate other causes

Signal	Action
breathing difficulty, swelling, hypotension	immediate emergency triage
recurrent hives with throat irritation	urgent clinical review
severe gastrointestinal distress in one event	urgent care path and pause suspect food

Pattern	Likely source	Corrective step
Late onset only	stress, sleep debt, stimulant load	log context and retest after recovery
Single reaction to new brand	cross-contact or processing change	repeat with a controlled ingredient check
Seasonal flare	environmental confounders	split food and environment logs

Self-tracking supports pattern visibility but does not replace diagnostics.

Boundary	Why it matters
Repeated severe symptoms	clinician-led testing needed
Mild symptoms without progression	useful for pattern reduction
Ambiguous multi-food signals	use elimination and controlled rechallenge with care

For suspected severe reactions, seek urgent care immediately. Use food intolerance and lactose intolerance for pattern separation.