food allergy
Immune reaction, ingested
A food allergy is an immune system reaction to a particular food, ranging from mild symptoms like hives or itching to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Common triggers include peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, and dairy.
Unlike food intolerance, which causes digestive discomfort, a true food allergy involves the immune system and can be dangerous: She carries an EpiPen for her food allergy.
Adrenal stress hormone
- anaphylactic shockDangerous systemic allergic reaction
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- difficulty breathingImpaired respiration
wheezing · EpiPen · emergency · adrenaline · respiratory distress · angioedema · urticaria · bronchospasm
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- inflammationProtective tissue response
cytokines · cross-reactivity · sensitization · basophils · eosinophils · skin prick test · blood test · immunotherapy
Systematic food removal regimen
- label readingReviewing packaged food information
- ingredient listEnumerated recipe components
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- substitutesReplacements for originals
Edible underground legume
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
wheat · soy · fish · sesame · mustard · celery · lupin · mollusks
Inability to process milk sugar
- celiac diseaseAutoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
- digestive symptomsSigns of stomach disturbance
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
Educating workers for tasks
- separate utensilsDistinct tools for each
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- certificationAttestation of qualification
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- anaphylactic shockDangerous systemic allergic reaction
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
difficulty breathing · wheezing · EpiPen · emergency · adrenaline · respiratory distress · angioedema · urticaria · bronchospasm · hypotension
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
inflammation · cytokines · cross-reactivity · sensitization · basophils · eosinophils · skin prick test · blood test · immunotherapy · desensitization
elimination diet
Systematic food removal regimen
- label readingReviewing packaged food information
- ingredient listEnumerated recipe components
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
peanut
Edible underground legume
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
eggs · wheat · soy · fish · sesame · mustard · celery · lupin · mollusks · crustaceans
lactose intolerance
Inability to process milk sugar
- celiac diseaseAutoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
- digestive symptomsSigns of stomach disturbance
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
staff training
Educating workers for tasks
- separate utensilsDistinct tools for each
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- food allergiesnut free, dairy free, gluten free, egg free, soy free
- allergiesallergies, allergist, hay fever, histamine, prick test
- child nutritionbalanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium, calories
- dietary restrictionsallergies, vegetarianism, veganism, vegan, vegetarian
- Allergic Reactionsanaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, histamine, hives, swelling
- contraindicationspregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, hypersensitivity, kidney disease
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