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Chocolate Allergy Symptoms

Q&A: Chocolate's link to asthma, reflux

October 03, 2008
A reader wants to know if it's possible for chocolate to aggravate asthma. According to Dr. Mary Pickett, an allergy to chocolate is possible, but the real culprit behind worsening asthma symptoms may be acid reflux. Chocolate--along with peppermint, alcohol, and fatty foods--are some of the main acid reflux triggers, and acid reflux can trigger asthma symptoms. Read more »

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Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
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Urinary Tract Infection: Highlights
...coffee, alcohol, cola, vinegar, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chili, strawberries, pineapple, onions, pizza, chocolate, and apples.Other disease conditions frequently accompany interstitial cystitis,... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
...colorings (particularly yellow, red, or green)Other chemical additives -- for example, BHT or BHAMilkChocolateEggsWheatFoods containing salicylates, including all berries, chili powder, apples and... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights
...allergies. The drug was previously approved to treat symptoms of seasonal allergies.Quality of LifeAllergy symptoms negatively affect many patients quality of life, according to a survey of over... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources
www.aanma.org -- Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmaticswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »
Sinusitis: Resources
...Resourceswww.entnet.org -- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgerywww.aaaai.org --American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologywww.acaai.org --American College of Allergy,... Read more »

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