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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese An allergic reaction occurs when a person's immune system … with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. It …
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… by producing antibodies to fight them. In an allergic reaction , the immune system starts to fight … symptoms. A reaction is more serious when a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) …
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… on the skin. Sometimes the itching is very severe. When skin is scratched it can break … eczema worse. Eczema belongs to a group of allergic conditions including asthma, hay … Food proteins that can cause an allergic reaction are called food allergens. Children …
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… you. Your body fights back by setting off an allergic reaction. In most cases, the symptoms are … patches of skin (called hives). The most severe reaction is called anaphylaxis (say …
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… most common type of food allergy. To prevent allergic reactions, people with food allergy … the best treatment should an allergic reaction happen and the best plan for … people with food allergy are at risk for severe allergic reactions. It is important to …
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… Once a person has a food allergy, an allergic reaction occurs every time they eat that food. … reaction to a food can range from mild to severe. Reactions often appear within minutes …
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… protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction. Whether you or someone in your care … and management, as well as how to treat a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food …
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… symptoms? Symptoms of asthma can be mild or severe. When your child has asthma, he or she … child to tobacco smoke. Things your child is allergic to, such as pet dander, dust mites, … ( allergens ) that cause an allergic reaction. For more information about tests for …
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… be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to … explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis … harmful. Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken …
