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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Food allergies can cause asthma, among other respiratory symptoms. Find out whether food allergies can cause asthma 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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Peanut allergies are fairly common and can be quite serious. Learn whether you can get tested for peanut allergies 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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Babies are prone to many diaper rashes in the first year or so. Learn whether peanut allergies can cause a diaper rash in infants in this article.

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Shellfish allergies are usually lifelong sensitivities. Learn whether you can have a sudden allergy to shellfish in this article.

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Even if you don't want to speak up, the safest way to deal with food allergies in the workplace is to tell your boss and colleagues about your allergies. Learn how to deal with food allergies in the workplace in this article.

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Wheat and gluten allergies are not the same. Find out more about the differences between wheat and gluten allergies from this article.

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If you have a gluten allergy you do not have celiac disease. Learn whether if you have a gluten allergy, you have celiac disease, in this article.

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Dizziness is one symptom of a gluten allergy. Find out more about why some people with a gluten allergy suffer from dizziness in this article.

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A chemical called histamine causes most allergic symptoms. Learn whether food allergies can cause a rash in this article.

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Food allergies are the result of a mistake by your immune system. Learn whether food allergies can cause swelling in this article.

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It is unlikely but possible that your baby could be allergic to baby food. Learn whether your baby can be allergic to baby food in this article.

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Soy and peanuts are among the top food allergens in the United States. Learn whether there's a connection between peanut allergies and soy in this article.

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Egg allergies mean avoiding all foods with eggs in them. Learn whether there's a vaccination for egg allergies in this article.

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Shellfish allergies are fairly prevalent among adults. Learn some common symptoms of a shellfish allergy in this article.

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Shellfish allergies can be divided into two groups. Learn about the common types of shellfish that cause allergies in this article.

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Allergies to shellfish are normally lifelong annoyances once you develop them. Learn what's in shellfish that causes an allergy 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?

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Food allergies are a hypersensitivity by the immune system to certain foods. Allergic reactions can range from tingling lips to abdominal cramps to even shock. Learn more about food allergies.

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Children are usually more susceptible to food allergies. Find out why children can contract a food allergy and what you can do to prevent them from acquiring food related allergies.

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