wheat allergy
Grain hypersensitivity reaction
A wheat allergy is an immune reaction to proteins found in wheat, distinct from celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Symptoms range from mild (hives, digestive upset) to severe (anaphylaxis).
People with wheat allergies must avoid wheat-based foods: She carries an EpiPen because of her wheat allergy.
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
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- cross-reactivityAntibody binding to similar antigens
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