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| Food allergies are an immune system disorder that makes it potentially fatal for affected individuals to eat foods that would be considered harmless by most. It is possible to be allergic to practically anything, but most food allergies are to proteins. Statistically most allergic reactions occur from ingesting or inhaling particles from one of the so-called "big eight" foods: peanuts, treenuts, egg, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish and dairy.
Symptoms vary widely from gastrointestinal distress, hives and itching, to more severe reactions such as anaphylaxis, which impairs breathing and can cause death within minutes of exposure and for several hours afterwards. Type and severity of symptoms cannot be predicted even after an exposure has been observed.
A food allergy is different from a food intolerance. A food intolerance is rarely fatal from a single, casual ingestion, and most usually causes gastrointestinal discomfort. Food allergies are triggered by an IgE antibody buildup which occurs after an initial exposure to the allergen. Subsequent exposure causes swelling of soft tissues. A particular concern is when ingestion inflames tissues in the throat and lungs, potentially leading to death.
Those afflicted with food allergies are also prone to environmental allergies (e.g., pollen, pollution) and are also prone to develop asthma.
This section contains both health-related sites containing technical and medical information about food allergies, as well as non-technical, support sites and sites with information on how to conduct an allergen free lifestyle. |
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Food Allergy Survivors Together (FAST)
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Support for people world-wide with food allergies in the family. Chat and recipes.
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AllergicChild.com
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Help for parents of children with severe peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, pet and infant allergies.
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No Sulfites
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Identifies the many forms of sulfite and sulfur dioxide food preservatives. Calculates the amount of sulfite from data on food labels. Presents information linking asthma, headache and fatigue to sulfites.
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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
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Nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing about a clearer understanding of the issues surrounding food allergies and providing helpful resources.
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Allergens
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A guide, including lists of food colors, additives and chemicals that also trigger hyper activity in children. Symptoms, treatments, allergy medicine, forums, and recipes.
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Symposium on Food Allergens
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International data collection, reviews, journal searches and book lists for food allergies.
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Food Allergy Survival Guide
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Personal page describing information learned from having a child anaphylactic to milk and eggs.
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Food Insight: Food Allergies go Back to School
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Overview of managing allergies in the lunchroom and classroom. Includes links.
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Mayo Clinic: Food Allergy
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A description of the affliction, its symptoms, causes and risk factors.
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Food Allergen Labeling Consumer Protection Act
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Food labeling practices and legislation in the US as they relate to those with severe food allergies.
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Food Allergy Initiative
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Non-profit organization provides information and raises awareness of food allergies, and perfoms fund-raising for food allergy research.
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Baby and Kid Allergies
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Information about intolerance and food allergy, including recipes, and advice for those seeking kosher food.
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Food You Can Eat
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Methods of selection and preparation of food for sufferers of food allergies.
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Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Schools
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Issues and management of food allergies for school age children
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Food Anaphylactic Children Training and Support Association
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Australian non profit organization that provides information, training and emotional support. Includes information about allergies, food alerts, labelling, support for parents, and advice on handling the stress.
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ABC of Allergies: Food Allergy
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Clinical review by Carsten Bindslev-Jensen includes types of adverse reactions, common food and occupational allergens, testing, and treatment.
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eMedicine Health: Food Allergy
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Overview, causes, symptoms, tests, and treatments.
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Food Can Make You Ill
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Guide to food intolerance, articles on salicylate sensitivity, food diaries, and e-books.
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FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: Information about Food Allergies
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Allergen information, allergy alerts, food inspection and labelling, and policy statements.
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La Leche League: Allergies and the Breastfeeding Family
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Includes allergy symptoms, breastfeeding an allergic child, and potential methods of preventing children from developing allergies.
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Joneja Food Allergen Scale
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Charts of foods arranged by allergenicity and the order solid foods should be introduced to an allergic infant.
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IFIC: Understanding Food Allergy
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Overview of food allergies and information on food additives and dyes, including those exempt from certification.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
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Notices to warn the public about food safety issues. Option to receive the alerts by email.
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Food Allergy Connection
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General information about severe food allergies, and links to support groups, articles, and products. Offers seminars for schools and support groups in the Kansas City area.
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Kids With Food Allergies
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Nonprofit charity providing a forum for parents of children with severe food allergies and related problems.
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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Information
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Personal internet diary (blog) by a parent of affected children.
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Food DataBase of Allergy Free Foods
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Simplifies finding foods that are free of combinations of ingredients and preservatives.
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Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy
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A personal web log.
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Food Allergy and Intolerance
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Discusses reactions to foods, what to look for when shopping, and dining out.
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Allergies and Food Sensitivities - Amsterdam Kliniek
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Introduction to this disorder, classic reactions, intolerance, diagnosis and treatment.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Index of Food Recalls
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Food recalls and allergy alerts issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Government of Canada to warn the public about food safety problems.
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Food Anaphylactic Children Training and Support Association
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Australian non profit organization that provides information, training and emotional support. Includes information about allergies, food alerts, labelling, support for parents, and advice on handling the stress.
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