CAN A PERSON WITH COD FISH ALLERY GO FISHING?
MY DAUGHTER WAS TESTED WHEN SHE WAS 10 MONTHS OLD SHE IS NOW 4 YRS OLD. SHE HAS NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO FISH AND NEVER HAD A REACTION. CAN SHE GO FISHING IN A FRESHWATER POND? HOW TRUE IS HERE ALLERGY REPORT FROM BACK THEN WHEN SHE HAS NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO PEANUTS OR FISH AND HER RAST TEST CAN BACK POSITIVE?
Hi Anna's Mom 
This question would be best answered by the doctor who did the original testing, or an allergist at any rate. But let me try to give you some information to get you started. Allergy tests are generally reliable, but not always 100% accurate. And sensitivities do change over time. So, it's difficult to say whether your daughter might be allergic to fish today, though it is certainly a possibility.
As far as safety of fishing with a fish allergy, I'd say the risk is fairly minimal, as long as she doesn't actually touch the fish (or eat it). Just being in the vicinity of fish may not be enough to trigger allergy symptoms.
However, every person is different, as is the degree of sensitivity. So, I can't say with confidence that there is no risk whatsoever. Again, talk with your daughter's doctor to get more information.
Best,
Kathi
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