Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit

Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit:

Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit: Introduction

Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit: A kiwi fruit allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to kiwi fruit or food containing kiwi fruit. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients from a severe anaphylactic reaction to asthma, abdominal symptoms, eczema or headaches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit is available below.

Symptoms of Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit

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Treatments for Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit

Avoid contact with the allergen, adrenaline injection if anaphylactic reaction occurs, antihistamines, bronchodilators for asthmatic symptoms
The central concept of management of food 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.
- No treatment - if symptoms are mild and self-limiting
- Antihistamines - Useful for allergic rhinitis and some allergy mediated skin conditions. Not helpful in asthma except for mild seasonal asthma where allergy may be a precipitant.
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit:

Anaphylactic shock
Unconsciousness due to anaphylactic reaction
Death due to anaphylactic reaction
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Causes of Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit

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Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Food Allergy -- kiwi fruit

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