Food allergy
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Return to top A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food. Causes Return to top Normally, your body's immune system defends against potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and...
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Approximately 8% of children and 2% of adults suffer from true food allergies. When the culprit food is eaten, most allergic reactions will occur within minutes. ... When severe, this reaction is called anaphylaxis, and can be life threatening...
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What kind of foods can cause allergy?
What kind of foods can cause allergy? My classmate gets serious allergic reactions whenever he eats egg. Even he cannot eat anything that has egg in it. Minor amount of egg...
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