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Medical Corner

FOOD
FO O D

A LLE R G I E S
ALLERGIES

ood allergies occur when the immune
system mistakenly identifies certain Symptoms Of Food
Ffoods as harmful, triggering a reaction.
Allergies
This response can vary from mild symptoms
to severe, life-threatening reactions known
Symptoms often develop within minutes to
as anaphylaxis.
a few hours after consuming the allergen
and may include:
Common food allergens include peanuts,
• Skin Reactions: Hives, itching, redness, or
tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and
swelling.
shellfish.
• Digestive Issues: Nausea, vomiting, stom-
ach cramps, or diarrhoea.
• •Respiratory Symptoms: Sneezing,
Nearly 11% of adults coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breath-
ing.
aged 18 or older have • Anaphylaxis: A severe reaction that can

cause throat swelling, difficulty breath-
at least one food ing, and a drop in blood pressure. This is

allergy. a medical emergency and requires im-
mediate attention.

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