Food Allergies & Food Intolerance
An allergy to peanuts, shellfish, eggs, soy or wheat triggers symptoms similar to those for an intolerance to certain foods, like dairy products. Food allergies occur when the body attacks a food it mistakes as harmful, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath or hives. With food intolerance, the digestive system alone rejects the food, finding it difficult to digest properly. This can result in nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, headaches or gas.
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- Q What foods should I avoid if I'm allergic to wheat?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyAnyone following a wheat-free diet due to a wheat allergy must avoid: Bread crumbs Bran Cereal Couscous Cracker meal Enriched flour Farina Gluten Graham flour High-gluten flour... Full Answer
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- Q What foods can I eat if I have a soy allergy?
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The following are foods you can eat (no soy) if you have a soy allergy: Drinks: Carbonated drinks Cocoa mixes (check label to see if soy free) Coffee Fruit juice and other fruit drinks Gatorade Tea Milk and dairy: Cheese Whole, low-fat, and skim... Full Answer
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- Q What foods should I avoid if I'm allergic to soy?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyAnyone following a soy-free diet due to a soy allergy must avoid: Akara Hydrolyzed soy protein Miso Soy sauce Soy grit Soy nuts Soy sprouts Soy protein concentrates Soy protein isolate... Full Answer
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- Q Should schools ban peanuts to protect children who are allergic to nuts?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyI am against outright bans on peanuts because they are unenforceable in the long run. Kids make mistakes, or they cheat. The New York City Department of Education, which has more than 1,000 schools, will not institute a system-wide ban. Instead, we... Full Answer
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- Q Is there medication to prevent a peanut allergy?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyAn experimental drug for people with peanut allergy called TNX-901 was developed. When injected once a month, it was supposed to protect peanut allergy sufferers from inadvertent ingestion of the dreaded legume. However, the company that... Full Answer
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- Q What foods should I avoid if I'm allergic to peanuts?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyAnyone following a peanut-free diet due to a peanut allergy must avoid: Beer nuts Ground nuts Hydrolyzed vegetable protein Mixed nuts Peanut butter Peanut flour Peanut oil (cold-pressed, expressed, or... Full Answer
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- Q How can I reduce my child's food allergy risk at school?
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Nuts, milk and eggs are three of the top food allergy offenders. These can pose a threat to the 3 million children with food allergies. If your child has food allergies, remind day care personnel, teachers and school nurses. To help reduce your... Full Answer
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- Q What is the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyThe late Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts and Representative Nita Lowey of New York cosponsored the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act several years ago. Senator Kennedy became interested in the field of allergy because one of the new... Full Answer
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- Q Do I need to avoid only fruit if I have fructose intolerance?
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If you have fructose intolerance, you need to monitor your diet closely. Avoid most fruits, but dairy, fats, eggs, and protein are usually safe to eat. Most vegetables are also allowed except for tomatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and carrots. You should... Full Answer
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- Q If I have low blood sugar, do I also have fructose intolerance?
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Low blood sugar can be caused by a variety of conditions. If you have low blood sugar, you do not necessarily have fructose intolerance. Fructose intolerance can only be diagnosed by a liver biopsy, a fructose tolerance test, or a DNA test. Speak with... Full Answer
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