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… with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. … (stomach) : nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than … ambulance if possible) even if symptoms are mild or have stopped. The reaction could get …
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… (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of … child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction … and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak …
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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 … from cadmium, and the blue from cobalt. Allergic reactions to red dyes occur more …
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… pain from jellyfish and Portuguese man-of-war stings may be intense and may last for several hours. The skin at the site of the stings may look dusky or bluish purple. … of a sting. Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a jellyfish or …
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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 …
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… 100b What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy …
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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 …
