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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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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs …
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… Overview Allergy to dye Allergic reactions to tattoo dye are rare. The … of the immune system . An allergic reaction can range from mild and annoying to … of a life-threatening allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Sometimes a local allergic
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… Overview The reaction that you have to a jellyfish or … to the mouth or throat can cause sudden and severe swelling, which can be life-threatening. … delayed for several hours or days. A severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) may affect …
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… small doses of substances that you are allergic to ( allergens ) under your skin. This … allergen, which can result in fewer or less severe symptoms of allergic rhinitis . Your … you get the shots, in case you have a severe reaction ( anaphylaxis ) to the injected …
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… Condition Basics What are allergies (allergic rhinitis)? Allergies happen when you … animal dander. Your allergies can be mild or severe. Mild allergies can be managed with home … irritated nose or lungs may make an allergic reaction more likely when you breathe in an …
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… to insect stings and reduce the risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy …
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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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… 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 …