food allergies
Immune reactions eating
Food allergies are immune reactions to specific proteins in foods, where the body mistakenly treats harmless substances as threats.
Common triggers include peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, and wheat.
Reactions range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
She carries an EpiPen for her food allergies.
Distinguished from food intolerances, which don't involve the immune system.
Raised itchy skin reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
diarrhea · wheezing · rash · tingling · nausea · cramping · sneezing · runny nose
Edible underground legumes
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
wheat · soy · fish · sesame · gluten · lactose · mustard · celery
Adrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- elimination dietSystematic food removal regimen
desensitization · Benadryl · corticosteroids · dietitian · skin prick test · blood test · patch testing · emergency plan
Assigning identifying markers
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- substitutionsReplacements for originals
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
hives
Raised itchy skin reaction
vomiting · diarrhea · wheezing · rash · tingling · nausea · cramping · sneezing · runny nose · watery eyes
peanuts
Edible underground legumes
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
milk · wheat · soy · fish · sesame · gluten · lactose · mustard · celery · lupin
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
elimination diet · desensitization · Benadryl · corticosteroids · dietitian · skin prick test · blood test · patch testing · emergency plan · action plan
labeling
Assigning identifying markers
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- substitutionsReplacements for originals
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- Childhood Conditionsasthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy
- Pediatric GIceliac disease, colic, constipation, diarrhea, GERD
- allergiesallergens, hay fever, histamine, prick test, skin test
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- child nutritionbalanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium, calories
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