Symptoms Of A Food Allergic Reaction
Understanding Allergic Reactions
We get a lot of questions on this site about what people assume are allergic reactions to something. But the truth is, some of the symptoms described don't sound at all like allergic reactions. It seems there is a lot of confusion about what an allergic reaction truly is, so today's post will help shed some light on this issue.
What Is an Allergic Reaction?
An allergic reaction is a series of events in your body that occurs in response to an "invasion" by a foreign substance wrongly interpret...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Asthma and Food Allergies -- What You Should Know
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Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
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Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis
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Health Guide
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once this mistaken identity occurs, every time a person... Read more »Oral Allergy Syndome Can Cause Itchy Throat
"Of all the allergy symptoms I have, an itchy throat is the most bothersome for me." If you get an itchy throat or mouth, especially after eating fresh fruit or vegetables AND it gets worse during... Read more »The "Big 8" Food Allergens
...food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise. Risk factors associated with food allergy include: family history of asthma and allergies, genetic predisposition to allergic... Read more »Allergic reactions
Common symptoms of mild allergic reactions include: Rashes Hives (especially over the neck and face) Itching Nasal congestion ... Read more »Allergic reactions
Prevention Avoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic reaction, even a mild one, in the past. This includes detailed questioning about ingredients when... Read more »Images
Medications
...recommended for your age. Tell your doctor if your allergy symptoms do not improve after 3 days... Read more »
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