Food Allergy Information

Concerned about food allergies? Get the basic information about food allergies, including symptoms, related health conditions and the most common foods that trigger allergic reactions.

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A new study showed that about 10 percent of Americans who thought they had food allergies actually had food intolerance issues. So what's the difference?

By Dave Roos

Nearly half of all U.S. adults who have food allergies developed at least one of them during adulthood.

By Jesslyn Shields

It's called oral allergy syndrome, and it's caused when the immune system freaks out and overreacts to allergens.

By Shelley Danzy

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Food allergies can affect your behavior, causing hyperactivity, depression, anxiety and more. Learn whether food allergies can affect your behavior in this article.

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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care. Learn whether food allergies can cause anaphylaxis in this article.

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Food allergies are responsible for a wide variety of symptoms. Learn whether there are food allergies that cause earaches in this article.

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Food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms. Learn whether any food allergies cause edema in this article.

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Food allergies can cause acne, among other skin conditions. Find out whether food allergies can cause acne in this article.

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Sore gums can be caused by any number of factors. Learn whether food allergies can cause sore gums in this article.

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Of the many things parents are encouraged to freak out about, the fear that a peanut will cross your toddler's lips is way up there. Just how much fear is necessary, and how much is due to the 24-hour news cycle?

By Tom Scheve