Food allergy symptoms


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Food Allergy Symptoms
(See also Allergy Symptoms)
Symptoms usually appear immediately, but can appear up to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. The person may experience one or several of the symptoms below.

Hives
(the most common symptom of food allergy.)
Tingling sensation in the mouth

Swelling of the tongue and throat

Difficulty breathing

Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or bloating.

Drop in blood pressure

Light-headedness, loss of consciousness, and death.

In addition to the above symptoms, Eczema (a flaky red skin condition), as well as Asthma (causing wheezing and coughing) can be triggered by a food allergy. Rhinitis (Itchy, runny nose with sneezing) may also occur.

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References:

Food Allergies: When food becomes the enemy, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Human Services (DHS), United States Government.
Tips to remember: Food allergy, The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
About Food Allergies, The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).
Food Allergy, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Government.

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