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Food Allergies

March 10, 2019 by Sandelin Sikes

 

Symptoms

  • Itching or swelling in the mouth
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal cramps/pain
  • Hives or eczema
  • Tightening of the throat
  • Trouble breathing and/or anaphylaxis

 

Causes

  • Exposure to food you are allergic to
  • Overreaction of the body’s immune system to a food trigger

 

What can be done at home

  • Antihistamines for mild to moderate reactions
  • Use of EpiPen (epinephrine) for severe anaphylaxis
  • Call 911
  • Avoid problem food and cross contamination
  • Wear an emergency medical ID bracelet

 

What can be used to treat it

  • Antihistamines
  • Epinephrine

 

When to see a doctor

  • If you can’t breathe, immediately

 

Any other helpful info

  • Skin or blood tests can be used to identify your trigger food
  • Common allergens include: egg, fish, milk, peanuts, treenuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, sesame

 

 

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