Overview: Understanding the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy: While the onset of symptoms after consuming certain foods may lead one to assume a food allergy, the reality may lean toward food intolerance, which affects about 20% of the U.S. It is important to distinguish between these two conditions to clearly understand […]
Peanut allergy, a prevalent food allergy, remains as one of the most commonly encountered allergens affecting individuals globally. In the US alone, statistics show that about 1 in 50 children deal with this specific form of food allergy, indicating its widespread This hypersensitive reaction to peanuts represents a significant health concern due to its ability
Overview: What is food intolerance? The difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance? Food-intolerances and food allergies are significantly different: Food Intolerances: – Mainly affects the digestive system. – It is caused by the inability of the digestive system to process specific foods. – The result is non-life-threatening symptoms
Overview: Identifying Shellfish and Avoiding Triggers: Different Reactions and Different Types of Shellfish: Allergy vs. Intolerance: Different Symptoms: Affected and the prevalence: Symptoms and causes: – Dizziness, weak pulse or fainting – Skin color turning yellow or blue Causes of Shellfish Allergies : Complications and Risks: Shellfish Allergy Diagnosis: Methods and Procedures: Diagnostic
Overview: Understanding soy allergies: Who is affected by soy allergies? Development of soy allergy: Prevalence of soy allergies: Symptoms and causes: Identify soy allergy symptoms: – Umbrella – Abdominal cramping – Indigestion – and vomiting from the stomach – diarrhea – Stiffness in the neck – cough
Wheat allergy overview: What is a wheat allergies? Possible Severity and Reaction Signs: Demographics affected: Diffusion: Effects on the body: 1.Immunoglobulin E mediated response: 2. Non-immunoglobulin E mediated reaction: Wheat allergy symptoms causes: Wheat Allergies Symptoms: Anaphylaxis symptoms: Onset of symptoms: Causes of Wheat Allergy: Development of Wheat Allergy: Infectious Nature: Wheat allergy diagnosis and
Milk Allergies: An Overview Affected population: Prevalence: Effects on the body: Allergy onset: Milk allergies symptoms: – Swelling or tingling of the throat, tongue and lips. Causes of milk allergies: Infectious nature: Milk allergies confirmation: Initial assessment: Diagnostic procedure: Blood tests: Skin Prick (Scratch) Test: Graded Oral Challenges: Management and Treatment: Milk allergies therapy:
Overview: What exactly are food allergies? Different types of food allergies: How prevalent are food allergy? Effect of food allergy on the body: Differentiating allergy from intolerance: Symptoms and causes of food allergy: Understanding the reasons: Recognizing Allergic Reactions: Risk of serious reactions: Diagnosis of food allergy: Identifying Food Allergy Triggers: Clinical testing for confirmation:
