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Food allergy

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An immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. This often results in vomiting, diarrhea, or hives.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Allergic reaction

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Types of

Nut allergy
Allergy
Egg allergy
Allergy
Gelatin allergy
Allergy
Basil allergy
Allergy
Clam allergy
Allergy
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Symptoms

Sneezing
Lightheaded
Vomiting
Cough
Flushing
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Food allergy
Atropine
4.7
6 reviews
Cromolyn
3
5 reviews
Oral antihistamine
Steroids
Bronchodilator
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Food allergy

Surgery

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Other treatments

Oxygen supplementation
Allergy action plan
Intravenous fluids

Tests

Snail/escargot ige
Cultivated oat ige
Abalone ige
Sardine/pilchard ige
Food allergy profile
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