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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Consult your doctor or the Internet to find out more about gluten allergies. Find out more about gluten allergies from 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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Many children suffer from peanut allergies. Learn how kids get peanut allergies in this article.

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There are a range of tests for gluten allergies. Find out more about getting tested for a gluten allergy 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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Allergies to bananas are relatively common in children. Learn more about the prevalence of food allergies to bananas in children from 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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Peanut allergies can be minor or severe. Learn whether there's a cure for peanut allergies 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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Fish allergies are very widespread. Learn about some of the common fish allergy symptoms in 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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Children may have itchiness, rashes or swelling; gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting; or respiratory symptoms if they have a food allergy. See common foods that may be causing these reactions.

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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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Egg allergies are the result of an immune system malfunction. Learn about common symptoms of egg allergies in this article.

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No food can cause an allergic reaction the first time it's ingested. However, severe reactions can occur any time afterward. See some of the most common foods that trigger allergies.

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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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People with gluten allergies are at higher risk of developing thyroid problems. Find out more about the connection between gluten allergies and thyroid problems from 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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