Are food allergies permanent?

Whether a food allergy is permanent depends on the type of allergy you have, the age you were when it started and your individual immune response. Some people find their allergies improve over time as their immune system matures and becomes naturally desensitised to allergens. 

Allergies that are often outgrown in childhood include milk, eggs, wheat, sesame and soy. 

Fish, shellfish, peanut and tree nut allergies tend to persist into adulthood.