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Allergy Misc
Allergic Reactions
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Amount of foods that account for 90% of food allergies
What is 8. Eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish.
100
Examples include walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, and hazelnuts
What are tree nuts
100
A disposable, pre-filled automatic injection device that administers epinephrine in the event of a severe allergic reaction. It's job is to relax the muscles in your airways to make breathing easier.
What is an epi pen.
100
A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, pain, etc, whether the threat is real or imagined.
What is fear
100
How you can check to see if a food is safe when grocery shopping.
What is reading the label.
200
Amount of children under 18 years old who are affected by food allergies
What is 1 in every 13 children.
200
Examples include shrimp, lobster, crab, and oysters.
What is shellfish allergy.
200
These 3 shellfish cause most shellfish allergies
What are shrimp, crab, and lobster.
200
Sudden urge of anxiety or fear. Often includes pounding heart and a feeling of not being able to breathe. This is a possible reaction to having an allergic reaction.
What is a panic attack.
200
At a restaurant, this is one way to ensure a food is safe to eat.
What is ask the waitress/chef.
300
The amount of Americans with food allergies.
What is 15 million Americans
300
This is a legume, and grows underground.
What is a peanut.
300
Hives, flushed skin, itchy mouth, swelling, cramps, throwing up, coughing, dizziness, difficulty breathing.
What are allergic reaction symptoms.
300
Distress or uneasiness of the mind caused by fear or danger; worry.
What is anxiety.
300
You should always carry one of these if you have a food allergy as a first source of immediate treatment in the event of an allergic reaction.
What is and epi pen.
400
Age at which a food allergy can begin.
What is any age.
400
The part of the egg with the most allergic proteins.
What is the egg whites.
400
These two allergies tend to be lifelong.
What is nut and shellfish allergies
400
A strong feeling of displeasure; strong distaste for something; an emotional response when you feel threatened
What is anger.
400
People at school that should know if you have a food allergy.
What is your teacher and school nurse.
500
Percentage of people who have both peanut and tree nut allergies.
What is 25%-40%
500
Another way to say someone has a milk allergy.
What is lactose intolerance.
500
You can possibly outgrow this allergy.
What is egg/milk/soy allergies
500
Over the top suspicion; irrational fear often caused by intense anxiety.
What is paranoia.
500
After using an epi pen, this is the first phone number you should call when experiencing an allergic reaction.
What is 911