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2. Allergy test - Wikipedia

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   Allergy blood tests measure the presence of IgE antibodies to specific foods, pollens, mites, animals, insects and other environmental factors. (IgE, short for "immunoglobulin E", is the antibody that triggers food allergy symptoms.) The doctor looks at the test results to help determine if the patient has allergies.

3. Food allergy - Wikipedia

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   Frequency. ~6% (developed world) [1] [2] A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of ...

4. Food intolerance - Wikipedia

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   Food intolerance is more chronic, less acute, less obvious in its presentation, and often more difficult to diagnose than a food allergy. Symptoms of food intolerance vary greatly, and can be mistaken for the symptoms of a food allergy.

5. What is the difference between a food allergy, sensitivity ...

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   Is it a food allergy, sensitivity or intolerance? Here's how to tell, according to experts. Skip to main content. Lifestyle. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

6. Oral allergy syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a type of allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth and throat in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

7. Hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Hypersensitivity (also called hypersensitivity reaction or intolerance) is an abnormal physiological condition in which there is an undesirable and adverse immune response to antigen. [1] [2] It is an abnormality in the immune system that causes immune diseases including allergies and autoimmunity. It is caused by many types of particles and ...