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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf

Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: Introduction

Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: A mustard leaf allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to mustard leaves or food containing mustard leaves. 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 -- mustard leaf is available below.

Symptoms of Food Allergy -- mustard leaf

• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Sore eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Red eyes
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Treatments for Food Allergy -- mustard leaf

• Avoid foods containing 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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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: Complications

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• Anaphylactic shock
• Unconsciousness due to anaphylactic reaction
• Death due to anaphylactic reaction
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Causes of Food Allergy -- mustard leaf

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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: 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 Allergy -- mustard leaf

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early. Some of the chronic...read more »

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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
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  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
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Food Allergy -- mustard leaf: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Food-related conditions
• Plant-related conditions
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Types of Food Allergy -- mustard leaf

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