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Bookmark or Share- Allergic Diseases - Overview - Mayo ClinicTo help people with a wide range of allergic diseases, allergy specialists at Mayo Clinic locations offer comprehensive treatment for asthma, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), food allergy, medication (drug) allergy, latex allergy, primary immunodeficiency, chronic sinusitis, stinging insect allergy, eosinophil-associated diseases and other ...
- Allergies - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicIf you have a food allergy, your healthcare professional will likely: Ask you to keep a detailed diary of the foods you eat. Ask if you've stopped eating the suspected food during the allergy exam.
- Allergies - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicA food allergy can cause: Tingling in the mouth. Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat. Itchy welts called hives. Stuffy nose, sneezing or teary eyes that itch. Stomach cramps, vomiting or diarrhea. Anaphylaxis. An insect sting allergy can cause: Pain and a large area of swelling called edema at the sting site. Itching or hives all over ...
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Testing for food allergies and sensitivitiesA food allergy is the body's immune response where an immunoglobulin E antibody, also known as an allergy antibody, binds to an allergy cell. The allergy cell releases chemicals, namely histamine, that causes a reaction — typically within a few minutes.
- Food allergy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicFood allergy is an immune system reaction that happens soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger symptoms such as hives, swollen airways and digestive problems. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
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