Don't Play With Your Food
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Food allergies produce a variety of symptoms, from a simple rash to severe, life-threatening attack. A new study finds that many people with food allergies don't take their condition seriously enough and sometimes play "food roulette," eating things they know they shouldn't. If you suddenly have trouble breathing, feel faint or get violently ill after eating, seek immediate emergency medical attention. Here are other symptoms that the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises to look for:
· Hives. The most common food allergy symptom, these red, itchy bumps on the skin can appear suddenly, either singly or in blotchy clusters, and disappear quickly. They may occur with other symptoms.
· Atopic dermatitis, or eczema. This itchy, scaly skin condition is often chronic and occurs most frequently in those who have multiple allergies or come from families with allergies or asthma.
· Asthma. Coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing may occur, especially in infants and children.
· Vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping, swelling, pain or gas. These symptoms may be accompanied by a red rash around the mouth as well as the throat.
Find more information about food allergies at:
· Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network,, which publishes a 35-page booklet on food allergies. 6610 Rockledge Dr., MSC 6612, Bethesda, Md. 20892-6612. 301-496-5717.
· American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100, Milwaukee, Wis. 53202-3823. 414-272-6071. Patient information and physician referral line: 800-822-2762.
