Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Food Allergies and Infections

 A allergy is an abnormal immune reaction to food. The symptoms of the allergy may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhoea, hives, trouble breathing, or low vital sign. This typically occurs within minutes to many hours of exposure. When the symptoms are severe, it's referred to as anaphylaxis. A food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions, not due to an immune response. The common allergies vary depending on the country. Risk factors include a family history of allergies, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and high levels of cleanliness. Allergies occur when immunoglobulin E (IgE), a part of the body's system, binds to food molecules. A protein within the food is typically the matter. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is typically supported a medical record, elimination diet, skin prick test, blood tests for food-specific IgE antibodies, or oral food challenge. Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your body's system. In adults, the foods that the majority often trigger allergies include fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts, like walnuts. Problem foods for youngsters can include eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat. The allergic reaction may be mild. In rare cases it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis            

• Itching or swelling in your mouth
• Vomiting, diarrhoea, or abdominal cramps and pain
• Hives or eczema
• Tightening of the throat and trouble breathing
• Drop in blood pressure

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Allergy and Clinical Immunology Conference | Allergen Conference | Allergic Conference | Anaphylactic shock Conference | Anaphylaxis Conference | Tolerate | Sensitivity | Intolerant Conference | Hypoallergenic Conference | Hypersensitive Conference | Innate Immunity | Immunogenetics Conference | Immunologic Neuropathies | Immunodiagnostics Conference | Immune Tolerance Conference.

Related Societies and Associations: iCAALL - International Collaboration in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, International Association of Asthmology (INTERASMA), Pan American Health Organization, Severe Asthma Research Program (SARP), United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA), Allergy/Asthma Information Association (Canada), Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Fondation contre les Affectìons Respiratoires et pour l' Education à la Santé (F.A.R.E.S.), Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) (USA), Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) (USA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) (USA), Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCiS), Allergy and Asthma Network - Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (AAN-MA) (USA Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma – ARIA, The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), Association Argentina de allergic e Immunologic (AAAI).