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Food Allergy Learning Center

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Welcome

A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food.Normally, your body''s immune system defends against potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, virus...

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Symptoms
Symptoms usually begin immediately, within 2 hours after eating. Rarely, the symptoms may begin hours after eating th...
Causes
Normally, your body's immune system defends against potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and to...
Tests
In severe reactions, you may have low blood pressure and blocked airways.A blood or skin test can be done to identify...
Treatments
The only proven treatment for a food allergy is to avoid the food. If you suspect you or your child has a food allerg...
Risk Factors
  • Past History of any Type of Allergic Reaction
Complications
Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction that is life-threatening. Although people with oral allergy sy...
Prevention
Breastfeeding may help prevent allergies. Otherwise, there is no known way to prevent food allergies except to delay ...

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