Food Allergies

Food allergies can trigger serious reactions in the body. Learn about the different types of food allergies and how to manage them.

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Sinus problems can be caused by an allergy to gluten. Find out more about how gluten allergies cause sinus problems by reading this article.

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If you're allergic to eggs, it means you have to avoid them altogether. Learn what you can substitute for eggs if you have an egg allergy in this article.

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The only way to manage a gluten allergy is by eliminating gluten from your diet. Find out more about what foods people with gluten allergies must avoid from this article.

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Not all people who are allergic to gluten have celiac disease. Find out more about the differences between celiac disease and a gluten allergy from this article.

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A severe skin rash, known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis, is one of the symptoms of a gluten allergy. Find out more about skin rashes caused by gluten allergies from this article.

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Children may display a range of symptoms to gluten allergies. Find out more about gluten allergy symptoms in children from this article.

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Many people with gluten allergies experience uncontrolled weight gain. Find out more about how gluten allergies can cause weight gain from this article.

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One of the possible reactions to a peanut allergy is anaphylaxis, which can cause death. Learn how many people die each year from peanut allergies in this article.

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Since peanut allergies can be very dangerous, it's important to know what you're eating. Learn whether it's safe to eat peanut oil if you have a peanut allergy in this article.

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Fish is a good source for healthful omega-3 fatty acids. Learn whether there's a connection between fish allergies and omega 3 in this article.

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Gluten allergies can be mild to life-threatening. Find out about desensitizing a gluten allergy from this article.

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Some people have unpleasant reactions to certain artificially colored foods. Learn about food dye allergies in this article.

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Some common food allergies in infants are to milk, eggs, nuts, soy and wheat. Learn what some common food allergies in kids are in this article.

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Soy allergies are particularly common in young children. Learn some of the common soy allergy symptoms in this article.

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Peanut allergies can cause a variety of reactions. Learn about the common symptoms of peanut allergies in this article.

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Peanut allergy reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn what foods are safe to eat if you have peanut allergies 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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Many kids suffer from ear infections, and peanut allergies are common, too. Learn whether a peanut butter allergy can cause an inner ear infection in this article.

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Shellfish allergies are one of the more common food allergies. Learn whether a shellfish allergy can cause chapped lips in this article.

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Wheat allergies can cause a variety of symptoms. Learn whether wheat allergies can affect your sinuses in this article.

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Wheat allergies cause a variety of symptoms. Learn whether wheat allergies can cause breathing problems 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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Adults with a beef allergy can generally consume milk and milk products. Learn whether you can have milk if you have a beef allergy from this article.

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