A Shellfish Allergy
Crabs, lobster, shrimp, clams … these are all shellfish that can cause an allergic reaction. Symptoms can include hives, itching, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, wheezing, trouble breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, tingling in the mouth or light headedness.
While an anaphylaxis reaction is rare, it can occur and it can be life threatening when [...]
Tree Nut Allergies
Affecting millions of people worldwide, a tree nut allergy is often mistaken as a peanut allergy. However, while dried fruits cause a tree nut allergy, peanut allergies are caused by different kinds of legumes. The symptoms of these two conditions are alike, however. And it’s worth noting that a person allergic to one isn’t necessarily [...]
Fish Allergies
A fish allergy is more likely to come on in adulthood. It can be triggered by salmon, cod, tuna, snapper, etc. It’s also fairly common that an allergic reaction to one fish may eventually spread to include a number of other types of fish. And it’s rare that your doctor will be able to narrow [...]
Allergy to Eggs
An egg allergy is most commonly found in children below the age of five, and they are most likely to gradually grow out of it after the age of five. It’s the protein in the egg white that’s usually responsible for the allergic reaction, though in some cases the protein found in the yolk can [...]
The Danger of A Food Allergy
Food intolerance is a fairly widespread condition that can occur in a variety of diseases and affects the digestive system. For example, lactose intolerance is the most common form of food intolerance. If you ingest lactose, found in milk and dairy products, and you have an intolerance to it, you’re very likely going to experience [...]
A Wheat Allergy
Some food allergies are not allergies at all. In reality, they’re simply a food intolerance. This extends to wheat allergies as well. The truth is this: only a very small percentage of the population suffers from true wheat allergies. Many others, who believe they’re suffering from a wheat allergy, are simply experiencing an intolerance.
A true [...]
Peanut Allergy
According to some recent statistical data, as many as 1.5 million Americans are reported to suffer from a peanut allergy. Even more frightening, the peanut allergy is also the main cause of anaphylaxis. 80 percent of the cases of this lethal allergic reaction are related to a peanut allergy.
With this in mind, before we go [...]