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Bookmark or Share- Allergies - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicDiagnosis. Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare professional takes to find out whether you have an allergy. Your healthcare professional will likely: Ask detailed questions about your symptoms. Do a physical exam. Have you keep a detailed diary of symptoms and possible triggers. If you have a food allergy, your healthcare ...
- Food allergy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicRegular injections of omalizumab may reduce food allergy reactions if small amounts of a food allergen are eaten by mistake. The first oral immunotherapy drug, Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp (Palforzia), also has been approved to treat children ages 4 to 17 years old with a confirmed peanut allergy.
- Shellfish allergy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicShellfish allergy symptoms generally start within minutes to an hour after eating or having contact with shellfish. They may include: Hives. Itchy, irritated skin. Nasal stuffiness (congestion) Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body. Wheezing or trouble breathing.
- Anaphylaxis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicIt happens when the immune system mistakes a food or substance for something that’s harmful. In response, the immune system releases a flood of chemicals to fight against it. These chemicals are what cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Allergy symptoms usually aren’t life-threatening, but a severe reaction can lead to anaphylaxis.
- 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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