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Links to information about food hypersensitivities and allergies.
For information specifically about anaphylaxis follow the link to the HealthInsite topic page below.
Reviewed January 2008
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Allergic Reactions to Cow's Milk
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Links to information about allergies to cow´s milk.
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Anaphylaxis
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Links to resources about anaphylaxis (sudden, severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction) and what you should do in an emergency.
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Food allergy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of food allergies by professional health specialists.
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Aug 2008
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Peanut, tree nut and seed allergy
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Peanut allergy is most common in infants, but may appear for the first time in adults. Peanut allergy causes more problems than other food allergies because it is common (1 in 50 infants), exposure is hard to avoid and even trace amounts can trigger symptoms.
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Jun 2008
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Reactions to food - food intolerance
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Foods can cause a wide variety of reactions in children. Foods are often blamed when they are not the cause of the problem, so it is important to get any illness or reaction checked by a doctor to be sure of the cause.
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Nov 2007
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Prebiotics in infants for prevention of allergic disease and food hypersensitivity
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Reactions to foods and allergies (including asthma, eczema and hay fever) are common and may be increasing in developed countries. Many infants become sensitised to foods, including infant formula, through their gastrointestinal tract, a process that ma...
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May 2007
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Nuts
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Better Health Channel
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Research suggests that eating nuts can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Nuts contain mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels.
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Mar 2007
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Food additives
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Better Health Channel
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Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive to food additives, but this is much rarer than is commonly believed.
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Feb 2007
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Asthma and food
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Better Health Channel
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Some people with asthma have food allergies that can trigger asthma attacks, although this is not very common. Some food additives may also trigger asthma attacks. If you think particular parts of your diet may make your asthma symptoms worse, consult with your doctor or dietitian.
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Feb 2007
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Food allergy
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myDr
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A food allergy is an immune response triggered by eating specific foods that cause certain well known symptoms to develop.
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Feb 2007
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Food labels - what do they mean?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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It is the law in Australia that all packaged foods have food labels.
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Sep 2006
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Food allergy - easy read
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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One in 15 young children has a food allergy. What are allergic reactions? .....
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Aug 2006
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Soy formula for prevention of allergy and food intolerance in infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Infant formulas have been designed to try to lower the chances of developing allergy or food intolerance. These formulas include hydrolysed cow's milk and soy formulas. A review of trials found that in infants at high risk of allergy who are unable to c...
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Jul 2006
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Coconut allergy
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Allergic reactions to eating coconut have been reported, but are relatively rare. By contrast, contact allergic dermatitis to coconut products is more common. Sensitisation to coconut pollen has been reported.
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Jul 2006
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Food allergies
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sometimes proteins in some foods can cause allergic reactions.
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Apr 2006
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Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives or swelling. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening.
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Dietary salt reduction or exclusion for allergic asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Currently available limited evidence suggests that reducing the amount of dietary salt probably has little or no effect on asthma....
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Feb 2004
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Food intolerance
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Around 1 in 20 infants and 1 in 100 adults are allergic to food. Severe reactions result in difficulty breathing, severe rashes, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, stomach upset or a drop in blood pressure (shock) and loss of consciousness.
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Jan 2004
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Allergy and the skin
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Eczema, also referred to as Atopic Dermatitis, is an inflammation (reddening and swelling) of the skin which is very itchy. Other skin conditions associated with allergy are Contact Dermatitis, Urticaria (hives) and Angioedema (swelling of various parts of the body).
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Jan 2004
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Allergic reactions to alcohol
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Allergic reactions to alcohol are relatively uncommon. In people with alcohol allergy, as little as 1 ml of pure alcohol (equivalent to 10ml of wine or a mouthful of beer) is enough to provoke severe rashes, difficulty breathing, stomach cramps or collapse. Alcohol can also increase the likelihood of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) from other causes like food.
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Jan 2004
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Fruit and lung function
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myDr
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Eating fresh fruit on a regular basis has been shown to improve lung function in children.
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May 2002
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Eggs in your baby's diet
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Many parents are wary about including eggs in the diet of their babies, but research has shown that these fears are unfounded.
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May 2002
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