Allergy Resources
Resources for both food and seasonal allergies include: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Allergies http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9 Cleveland Clinic: Allergy Overview...
View ArticleAllergy Prevention
Prevention of Food Allergies and Injury To prevent injury from allergic reactions to food, a person should: Fully understand his or her food allergies. It is important to specify whether a food will...
View ArticleAlternative Medicine Review
Alternative Treatment of Food Allergies Alternative treatment of food allergies is not scientifically proven, but some patients believe in: Specific diets, such as rotating diets. These require the...
View ArticleTraditional Medicine
Traditional Treatment of Food Allergies Non-life-threatening allergic reactions to food may be treatable with over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications containing antihistamines. These can...
View ArticleCauses and Risk Factors
Causes of Food Allergies A food allergy is the result of the immune system mistakenly identifying a food as something toxic or harmful. The immune system releases antibodies to neutralize the perceived...
View ArticleSymptoms and Signs
Signs of Food Allergies Common food allergy signs include: Hives Itching or tingling in the mouth Swelling of face, tongue, lips, throat, or other parts of the body Wheezing or congestion Abdominal...
View ArticleAllergies Overview
Food Allergies Food allergies are a reaction from the immune system. They happen when certain types of food are consumed. All it takes is a tiny amount of an allergy-causing food to trigger signs such...
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