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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. …
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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction … reaction is very serious. It is also called anaphylaxis (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Allergies are an overreaction of the body's natural defence system … by producing antibodies to fight them. In an allergic reaction , the immune system starts … symptoms. A reaction is more serious when a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) …
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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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… Overview The reaction that you have to a jellyfish or … to the mouth or throat can cause sudden and severe swelling, which can be … delayed for several hours or days. A severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) may affect …
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… to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … as harmful. Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken …
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… small doses of substances that you are allergic to ( allergens ) under your skin. … 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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… to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … Allergic reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken …
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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 … irritated nose or lungs may make an allergic reaction more likely when you breathe in an …
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… and last up to a few days. A few people have severe reactions to the toxin injected by the insect … and difficulty breathing may occur in an allergic reaction, these symptoms will not …
