Symptoms Of Food Allergies
Food Allergy, Intolerance and Acid Reflux
Food allergies and intolerances can aggravate the symptoms and, in some cases, even cause acid reflux. If your acid reflux does not respond well to treatment it may be time to consider if an allergy or intolerance could be playing a role in the problem.
A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system launches an abnormal attack against the offending food item. Some of the most common allergic foods are: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. These "top eight" f...
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Expert & Community Posts
Can a food allergy cause acid reflux?
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertFood allergies are increasing worldwide for reasons that are not completely clear. Recent studies... Read more »
The Risks of Eating "Healthy"
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...more allergic reactions are being noticed. Common symptoms of food allergies include the... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy - The Facts
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertPeople often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that... Read more »
Itchy Skin and Daily Hives -- Causes and Treatment
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health ExpertFrequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately... Read more »
Food Allergies In Adults
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health ExpertI would like to discuss food allergy in adults, and symptoms that one may experience with food... Read more »
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 »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Managing AsthmaThe more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other triggers is extremely important.Indoor ProtectionHouse dust is... Read more »Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
After Labor Day, many people begin to have an increase in their allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy red eyes and sometimes worsening of their asthma. The cause of this is usually... Read more »Asthma Management and Control
Managing AsthmaAvoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.Indoor ProtectionControlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and... Read more »The "Big 8" Food Allergens
Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be... Read more »Images
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Eliminating Milk Allergies Does a Body Good
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? In a study at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, children who were severely allergic to milk were given increasingly higher... Read summary »
Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Respiratory Allergies
May 21, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be an easy fix for kids with respiratory allergies. In a new study, researchers found children living on the Greek... Read summary »
Eating Nuts During Pregnancy Increases Childs Asthma Risk
August 01, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) You may want to limit the amount of nuts you eat while you're pregnant. A new study from the Netherlands finds expectant mothers... Read summary »
Obese children are more likely to have allergies: study
May 05, 2009Obese children and teens are 26 percent more likely to suffer allergies--particularly food allergies--researchers say. In the study of 4,000... Read summary »
Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers,... Read summary »
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