Ruchi Gupta

Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a Clinical Attending at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR).

Articles & Books From Ruchi Gupta

Food Allergies For Dummies
Navigate food allergies with confidence. Living with food allergies shouldn’t mean living in fear. Food Allergies For Dummies puts you back in control with the practical knowledge you need to protect yourself and your loved ones while reclaiming your peace of mind.You’ll finally understand what’s really happening in your body, learn to spot warning signs before they escalate, and gain the confidence to handle everything from grocery shopping to dining out.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-24-2026
Food allergies affect 33 million people in the United States, across all ages. It’s common to see folks checking labels, asking about ingredients, or carrying epinephrine when they’re out and about.  Because food is  everywhere — school cafeterias, office events, restaurants, holidays, travel, and in‑betweens — living with a food allergy impacts everything from daily routines to social plans.