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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe …
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… serious when a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) occurs, when allergies cause … past. Yes Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) No Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) Do you have symptoms of shock? …
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… Overview Allergy to dye Allergic reactions to tattoo dye are rare. The various … of a life-threatening allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Sometimes a local allergic …
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… Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a jellyfish or portion of a tentacle in their mouths. A sting to the mouth or throat can cause sudden and severe …
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… When you get immunotherapy in the form of allergy shots, your allergist or doctor … dust mites ; moulds; or animal dander for allergy shots. You must first have skin … have fewer or less severe symptoms. If your allergy symptoms have not changed, you will no …
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… Condition Basics What are allergies (allergic rhinitis)? Allergies happen when you … feel tired or grumpy. What are the symptoms? Allergy symptoms may start minutes or hours … may include immunotherapy (such as allergy shots). How often you need treatment depends …
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Overview Bites and stings from insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets) and spiders usually cause pain, swelling, redness, and itching at the site of the sting or bite. In some people, especially …
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… Overview Experts can classify allergic rhinitis by how often a person has it and how … Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). A seasonal allergy occurs at the same time each year and …
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… 100c What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a … staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to be completely … emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to …
