Food Allergies can be life threatening. Seek emergency medical help if you or someone you know experiences any symptoms listed below after eating. Symptoms can occur several minutes after eating or several hours. Seek proper diagnosis from a board certified Allergist.
| Itchy or scratchy throat | |
| Hives | |
| Swelling of the lips, face or eyes | |
| Sneezing | |
| Coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing | |
| Nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea or abdominal pain | |
| Panic, feeling of impending doom or extreme irritability | |
| Weakness or inability to get up and walk | |
| Collapse | |
| Drop in Blood Pressure | |
| Loss of consciousness |
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
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The information provided in this site is in no way intended to be a substitute for medical care by a licensed physician. Food Allergy Focus believes that anyone who is suspected of having food allergies should be diagnosed and treated by a Board Certified Allergist. The information provided here is meant to educate, support and inform those living with life-threatening food allergies.
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Food Allergies can be life threatening. Seek emergency medical help if you or someone you know experiences any symptoms listed below after eating. Symptoms can occur several minutes after eating or several hours. Seek proper diagnosis from a board certified Allergist. For a list of life threatening symptoms, click HERE.