What is Food Allergy -- salmon?

What is Food Allergy -- salmon?

• Food Allergy -- salmon: A salmon allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to salmon or food containing salmon. 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.

Food Allergy -- salmon: Introduction

Types of Food Allergy -- salmon:

Broader types of Food Allergy -- salmon:

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Food-related conditions
• more types...»

How serious is Food Allergy -- salmon?

Complications of Food Allergy -- salmon: see complications of Food Allergy -- salmon

What causes Food Allergy -- salmon?

Causes of Food Allergy -- salmon: see causes of Food Allergy -- salmon

What are the symptoms of Food Allergy -- salmon?

Symptoms of Food Allergy -- salmon: see symptoms of Food Allergy -- salmon

Complications of Food Allergy -- salmon: see complications of Food Allergy -- salmon

Onset of Food Allergy -- salmon: symptoms may occur immediately on contact with the allergen or after hours or even longer

Food Allergy -- salmon: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Food Allergy -- salmon.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Food Allergy -- salmon.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Food Allergy -- salmon: Allergist/Immunologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Food Allergy -- salmon.
Treatments for Food Allergy -- salmon: see treatments for Food Allergy -- salmon

Name and Aliases of Food Allergy -- salmon

Main name of condition: Food Allergy -- salmon

Salmon allergy

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