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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome' and what causes it?
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Nutrition Australia
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Discusses 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome', a combination of symptoms that some people experience after eating a meal from a Chinese restaurant. Possible causes are monosodium glutamate (MSG) and salt.
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May 1999
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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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Oct 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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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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Eggs in your baby's diet
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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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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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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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Is your baby at risk of developing asthma?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Ways in which parents can help reduce the risk of asthma in their babies are discussed.
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Oct 1997
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Diagnosis and management of food hypersensitivity in childhood
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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'Food hypersensitivity' is defined as an adverse reaction to a food protein that results from an immunologic mechanism. It is important to differentiate food hypersensitivity from 'food intolerance' as the management of these conditions is different.
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Dec 2008
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Food allergy
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Healthy Eating Club
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'Food allergy' or 'food hypersensitivity' are broad terms that encompass a range of abnormal immune responses to foods. Symptoms of food allergies, allergenic foods, diagnosis and treatment of food allergies are explained.
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Mar 2001
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Tartrazine exclusion for allergic asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Tartrazine is the best known and one of the most commonly used food additives. Food colorants are also used in many medications as well as foods. There is no evidence that tartrazine makes asthma worse or avoiding it makes asthma patients any better....
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May 2001
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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 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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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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