egg allergy
Reaction to ova
An egg allergy is an immune reaction to proteins in eggs, one of the most common food allergies in children.
Symptoms range from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis.
Many children outgrow it, but adults can develop it too.
People with egg allergies must avoid eggs and egg-containing products: Check labels carefully—she has an egg allergy.
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
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