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Food allergies are abnormal immune responses triggered by specific foods, leading to symptoms like hives, swelling, and digestive issues within 30 minutes of ingestion. Common reactions can include tingling, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal distress. The most effective treatment is avoidance of allergenic foods, supplemented by antihistamines for mild reactions or emergency medications for severe cases. Learning to identify and avoid these foods is essential for those affected, making awareness and education vital. For more information, visit reputable sources like WebMD and the AAAI.
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Food Allergies Jaliyah Walton Tiffany Brooks LaShawn Hill
Description • Food Allergy is an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system. • When a person with a food allergy eats the food containing the allergen, a chain of chemical reactions can be triggered, causing inflammation and irritation in the skin, digestive and respiratory systems. Most allergic reactions occur within 30 minutes of consuming the problem food.
symptoms • The most common food allergy symptoms include: • Tingling or itching in the mouth • Hives, itching or eczema • Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body • Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
Treatment • The best treatment for food allergies is to avoid the food that causes the allergy. When that isn’t possible, you can use medicines such as antihistamines for mild reactions and the medicines in an allergy kit for serious reactions.
Prevention Tips • The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to know and avoid foods that cause signs and symptoms. For some people, this is a mere inconvenience, but others find it a greater hardships.
Sites • www.webmd.com • www.aaai.org • www.allergy.com
