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Understanding Food Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Food allergies are abnormal immune responses to certain foods, affecting 4% to 6% of U.S. children under 18. Symptoms may include hives, mouth tingling, throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal issues. While mild food allergies can be managed with antihistamines, severe reactions, known as anaphylaxis, require immediate epinephrine treatment. There is currently no cure, making prevention through strict avoidance of triggering foods essential. Understanding food allergies is crucial for managing the health and safety of affected individuals.

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Understanding Food Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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  1. Food Allergies Brianna Smith, Bethany Gavillan, and Christal Pajdak

  2. Description • A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to a certain food that the body reacts to as harmful. An estimated 4% to 6% of U.S. children of children under age 18 have food allergies.1–3 Although reasons for this are poorly understood, the prevalence of food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise.

  3. Symptoms • Hives • Tingling in the mouth • Swelling in the tongue and throat • Difficulty breathing • Abdominal cramps • Vomiting or diarrhea • Eczema or rash • Coughing or wheezing • Loss of consciousness • Dizziness

  4. Treatment • Some types of mild food allergies are treatable with an antihistamine or bronchodilator. Severe, or anaphylactic reactions, require epinephrine. At present, there is no cure for food allergies.

  5. Prevention Tips • The best method for managing food allergies is prevention by way of strict avoidance of any food that triggers a reaction

  6. Sources • http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/foodallergies/ • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/nuts.jpg • http://www.alamoexhibitrental.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Food-Allergies.jpg

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