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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Introduction

Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: A lecithin allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a food additive called lecithin which is used in a number of foods. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients and may range from mild to severe. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin is available below.

Symptoms of Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

• Mood changes
• Behavior changes
• Numbness
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
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Treatments for Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

• Avoid foods containing the food additive, adrenaline injection if anaphylactic reaction occurs, antihistamines, bronchodilators for asthmatic symptoms
• The central concept of management of food additive allergy is allergen avoidance. When this is not possible or inadvertent allergen exposure occurs, treatment depends on the nature and severity of the reaction. Treatments include:
  • Dietary modification and allergen avoidance - with education of children, parents and carers with regards to additive identification and product avoidance.
  • No treatment - if symptoms are mild and self-limiting
  • Antihistamines - Useful for allergic rhinitis and some allergy mediated skin conditions.
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin?

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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin:

• Anaphylactic shock
• Unconsciousness due to anaphylactic reaction
• Death due to anaphylactic reaction
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Causes of Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
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Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
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• Food-related conditions
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Types of Food Additive Allergy -- lecithin

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