Food Allergies Brianna Smith, Bethany Gavillan, and Christal Pajdak.

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Food Allergies Brianna Smith, Bethany Gavillan, and Christal Pajdak

Description A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to a certain food that the body reacts to as harmful. An estimated 4% to 6% of U.S. children of children under age 18 have food allergies. 1–3 Although reasons for this are poorly understood, the prevalence of food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise.

Symptoms Hives Tingling in the mouth Swelling in the tongue and throat Difficulty breathing Abdominal cramps Vomiting or diarrhea Eczema or rash Coughing or wheezing Loss of consciousness Dizziness

Treatment Some types of mild food allergies are treatable with an antihistamine or bronchodilator. Severe, or anaphylactic reactions, require epinephrine. At present, there is no cure for food allergies.

Prevention Tips The best method for managing food allergies is prevention by way of strict avoidance of any food that triggers a reaction

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