What is Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate?

What is Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate?

• Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate: A benzyl salicylate allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a chemical called benzyl salicylate which is found in perfumes or fragrances. 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.

Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate: Introduction

Types of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate:

Broader types of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate:

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Chemical-related conditions
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What causes Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate?

Causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate: see causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate

What are the symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate?

Symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate: see symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate

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

Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate.

How is it treated?

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

Name and Aliases of Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate

Main name of condition: Non-Food Allergy -- Benzyl salicylate

Perfume allergy [Benzyl salicylate], Fragrance allergy [Benzyl salicylate], Benzyl salicylate allergy

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