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By Anonymous

THE word allergy is coined from two Greek words meaning altered reactivity.

A food allergy occurs when the immune system responds defensively to a specific food protein that is not harmful to the body.

A severe food allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis usually occurs within minutes of eating the offending food and symptoms.

It may include a tingling sensation of the mouth, swelling of the tongue and throat, hives (urticaria), skin rashes, vomiting, rhinitis, abdominal cramps, difficulty in breathing (asthma), diarrhoea, a drop in blood pressure, or even a loss of consciousness.

Fish, milk, shellfish, nuts, wheat and eggs are the most common foods that cause allergies. Food i...
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