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Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Food
Since
1960, the incidence of food allergies in children has
grown fivefold, from 1 in 100 children to 1 in 20 children,
according to the Food Allergy Initiative.
Food
allergies cause anaphylactic shock, the most severe
type of allergic reaction, which can lead to death within
minutes if left untreated. According to the federal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this affects
30,000 people and causes 150 deaths annually. It's unknown
why severe food allergies are on the rise, says Steven
Taylor, professor of science and technology at the University
of Nebraska.
Source:
District Administration; The magazine of School District
Management
www.districtadministration.com
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Symptoms
typically appear within minutes to two hours after
a person has eaten the food to which he or she is
allergic. |
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Tingling
sensation in the mouth |
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Swelling
of the tongue and throat |
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Difficulty
breathing |
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Hives |
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Vomiting |
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Abdominal
cramps |
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Diarrhea |
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Drop
in blood pressure |
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Loss
of consciousness, and death. |
For
More Information
FDA
Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition
Information About Food Allergies
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-alrgy.html
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