Food Allergy
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Food Allergy
IgEs that the body makes when it is having an allergic response.
Your doctor or nurse will also do an exam and talk with you. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what food you are allergic to. Keeping a record of the foods you eat and the symptoms you have is helpful. пїЅ пїЅ
Should I see a doctor or nurse? " пїЅ Yes. If you have severe allergic symptoms, call for an ambulance (in the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1). Do not try to get yourself to the hospital. пїЅ пїЅ
How is a food allergy treated? " пїЅ The best treatment for a severe reaction is a medicine called "epinephrine. " пїЅ At the hospital, doctors can give you epinephrine and other medicines to treat your symptoms. Doctors will also watch to make sure your symptoms don't get worse. пїЅ пїЅ
If you have had severe reactions to foods before, your doctor might have prescribed a device called an "autoinjector. " пїЅ This device has 1 or 2 shots of epinephrine that you can give yourself. Many people get an autoinjector called an "EpiPen. " пїЅ You should keep your autoinjector with you at all times. Use it right away if you think you are having a severe allergic reaction. пїЅ пїЅ
If you have mild food allergy symptoms, your doctor might prescribe medicine to help stop your itching and hives. пїЅ пїЅ
Can allergic reactions be prevented? " пїЅ Yes. You can prevent an allergic reaction by not eating the food you are allergic to. Even a tiny bite of food can cause a big reaction. You and your doctor can make a food allergy plan that includes: пїЅ пїЅ
What will my life be like? " пїЅ Most people with a food allergy are able to live normal lives. But you might need to make some changes in your life. You will need to follow your food allergy plan. пїЅ пїЅ
You can have food allergies for your whole life. But people sometimes outgrow them. Talk with your doctor about how to tell if you have outgrown a food allergy. пїЅ пїЅ
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- Knowing how to avoid the food you are allergic to by reading food labels
- Telling restaurants about your food allergy if you eat out
- Knowing when to get help for a reaction
- Having an epinephrine autoinjector with you at all times
- Wearing a medical bracelet to let others know about your allergy
Hives
Hives are raised, red patches of skin that are usually very itchy. They usually come and go within a few hours. But they can show up again and again in some people.
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Hives
Hives are raised, red patches of skin that are usually very itchy. They usually come and go within a few hours. But they can show up again and again in some people.
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