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  2. Allergies in children - Wikipedia

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    Allergies in children, an incidence which has increased over the last fifty years, are overreactions of the immune system often caused by foreign substances or genetics that may present themselves in different ways. [1] There are multiple forms of testing, prevention, management, and treatment available if an allergy is present in a child.

  3. Anaphylaxis - Wikipedia

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    [6] [1] The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is epinephrine injection into a muscle, intravenous fluids, then placing the person "in a reclining position with feet elevated to help restore normal blood flow". [1] [9] Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. [1] Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. [1]

  4. Food allergy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. Food allergy symptoms occur within minutes to hours after exposure and may include: [11] Rash; Hives [11] Itching of mouth, lips, tongue, throat, eyes, skin, or other areas [11] Swelling of lips, tongue, eyelids, or the whole face [11] Difficulty swallowing [11] Runny or congested nose [11] Hoarse voice [11]

  5. Egg allergy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis Eczema present at backs of knees. Food allergies usually have an onset from minutes to one to two hours. Symptoms may include: rash, hives, itching of mouth, lips, tongue, throat, eyes, skin, or other areas, swelling of lips, tongue, eyelids, or the whole face, difficulty swallowing, runny or congested nose, hoarse voice, wheezing, shortness of breath ...

  6. Tree nut allergy - Wikipedia

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    Food allergies in general usually have an onset of symptoms in the range of minutes to hours for an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated response, which may include anaphylaxis. [6] Symptoms may include rash, hives, itching of mouth, lips, tongue, throat, eyes, skin, or other areas, swelling of lips, tongue, eyelids, or the whole face, difficulty ...

  7. Allergy - Wikipedia

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    [25] [26] [27] Depending on the severity, anaphylaxis can include skin reactions, bronchoconstriction, swelling, low blood pressure, coma, and death. This type of reaction can be triggered suddenly, or the onset can be delayed. The nature of anaphylaxis is such that the reaction can seem to be subsiding but may recur throughout a period of time ...

  8. Soy allergy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis Hives on back. Acute soy allergy can have fast onset (from seconds to one hour) or slow onset (from hours to several days), depending on the conditions of exposure, [1] [3] whereas long-term soy allergy may begin in infancy with reaction to soy-based infant formula. [4]

  9. Atopy - Wikipedia

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    This type I hypersensitivity reaction is the basis of the symptoms of allergic reactions, which range from sneezing and rhinorrhoea to anaphylaxis. [13] Allergens can be a number of different substances, for example pollen , dander , dust mites , and foods.