Food allergy

Symptoms of a food allergy include raised red itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, and shortness of breath

Symptoms of a food allergy {#symptoms}

Mixed reaction

Anaphylaxis

What causes food allergies? {#causes}

The immune system

Food allergy diagnosis {#diagnosis}

Treatment for food allergies {#treatment}

Living with a food allergy {#living-with}

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Symptoms of a food allergy

What causes food allergies?

Food allergy diagnosis

Treatment for food allergies

Living with a food allergy

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