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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