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Thursday, November, 12, 2009
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Allergic to shellfish. Why iodine?

Years ago, I tested positive for an allergy to shellfish.  I have never had a taste for it, so it hasn't been a problem.  However, every time I complete medical paperwork, after seeing the shellfish allergy the doctor writes "no iodine" on my paperwork.  Why? I have also noticed, that after eating salty chips or... Read moreChevron

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An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

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