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Medical Conditions - Food Allergy

An immune reaction that is triggered by consuming a particular food is called food allergy. Eating even a small amount of that food item can result in symptoms and signs such as tingling or itching in the mouth, hives, swelling of lips, face, or tongue, nasal congestion, breathing problems, nausea, dizziness, etc. The symptoms can be mild or severe and can start within a few minutes to hours after eating the causative food.

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What foods should I avoid to calm my bladder at 38?

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How can a 27-year-old manage asthma and food allergies?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. People with asthma and food allergies may experience breathing difficulties after eating for a variety of reasons.

Can diet changes help manage chronic hives in the elderly?

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I am allergic to almost all foods with swelling in the back of the mouth and throat. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As you rightly said there might be an allergy for a particular type of food you eat.

Are itchy hives a sign of food allergy?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.From your description, this seems to be a food allergy, specifically an airborne peanut allergy. Different people have different allergies.

Please help with my allergic reaction to cherries.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You got an allergic reaction, and there is no need to worry.

Are itchy bumps linked to prurigo nodularis or a food allergy?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by intensely itchy, raised nodules.

Do food allergens exacerbate asthma attacks in the 30s?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Food allergies and asthma can be interconnected. Individuals with food allergies have a higher risk of developing asthma.

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