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… Condition Basics What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods … treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in …
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… Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic … a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food allergies and allergic conditions such as …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? An allergic …
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… Learning Center Learn about allergies If you are like a lot of people, you … in topics such as: Allergic Rhinitis Food Allergies Allergies: Avoiding Indoor … Controlling Pet Allergens Drug Allergies Food Allergies Hay Fever and Other Seasonal …
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… Overview For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. … Common allergies Allergic reaction Food allergies Hay fever and other seasonal … Common allergies Allergic reaction Food allergies Hay fever and other seasonal …
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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 … or-consumers/fact-sheets-and-infographics/food-allergies/eng/1332442914456/1332442980290 …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get … be effective after you stop getting them. For allergies to some grasses, shots have been … rhinitis. Allergy shots are available for allergies to: Pollen (ragweed, grasses, …
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… Condition Basics What are seasonal allergies? Allergies occur when your body's … happen. Examples include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your … happen. Examples include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your …
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… setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go away … With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Food Allergies Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, … With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Food Allergies Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, …
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… Overview Immunotherapy for insect sting allergies is a series of allergy shots given … of your reaction to allergens. To treat allergies to insect stings , very small … (VIT). Immunotherapy is available to treat allergies to stings from: Honeybees. Yellow …