Food Allergens
One of the most recognized and common food allergens.
What are PEANUTS?
Recognized by swollen, red spots and some itching.
What are hives?
This would include carefully looking at every paper, plastic, can or bottle that your food came in before you ate it.
What is reading labels?
This may be kept by the school nurse, kept on campus or by teacher on a field trip, OR on yourself if you are old enough, allergy is severe enough, and you know how to use it.
What is an epi-pen?
A food allergen commonly eaten at breakfast time.
What are eggs?
Can also be associated with many other illnesses, such as an upset stomach.
What is vomiting?
This food allergen is found in way more foods than we even realize.
What is wheat?
General skin irritation, often not recognized as a symptom of a food allergy.
What is itching?
This would mean avoiding going to a restaurant that served mainly foods you know you are allergic to.
What is avoiding trigger foods?
This food allergen is an ingredient in many foods, but is a key ingredient in many sauces.
What is soy?
Also recognized as a stomach issue of the southern region of the body!
What is diarrhea?
These are used for many other symptoms, but sometimes are enough for a food allergy reaction.
What are antihistamines?
This allergen usually causes a swelling reaction VERY quickly.
What is shellfish?
The most dangerous type of reaction of all, those who have this type of allergy know it and should take it VERY, VERY SERIOUSLY.
What is anaphylaxis?
This involves knowing your background, reactions you've had in the past, and what triggered them, history of all treatments, etc.
This is a type of treatment used in cancer sometimes and for many other medical issues. It boosts your overall immune system and can allow you to recover from an allergy attack faster.
What is immunotherapy?