Definition:
Eggs are identified as one of the most common allergy-causing foods. Such allergies can affect both children and adults and usually occurs after a few minutes of eating eggs or any food that may contain egg. The symptoms may range form mild to severe and can possibly cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis may be based on the symptoms presented by the patient. To confirm, various test may be conducted such as skin tests and blood tests.
Treatment:
The only way to prevent egg allergy is to avoid products that contain egg as one of the ingreadients. Allergy medication such as antihistamines can also help reduce the symptoms of an allergy attack.
Symptoms and Signs:
Egg allergy symptoms may differ from person to another. This may include skin inflammation, allergic asthma, hives, allergic nasal inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and nausea. In severe cases, anaphylaxis may occur, in which case the airways are blocked causing difficulty in breathing. This is a serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
Causes:
Egg is naturally the primary culprit of egg allergy, in which case the body's immune system malfunctions and reacts to the allergen. The egg yolk and white contains proteins that can cause allergies.
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