Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mushroom allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case mushroom will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 2

how common is a mushroom allergy?  and would it be to all mushrooms?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: The most common food allergies are: egg, milk, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish and fish. Mushroom allergy is unusual but not unheard of.

Question 3

the typical symptoms of a mushroom allergy. had multiple kinds. to which am i allergic?

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Stereotypical: Food allergy symptoms are the same regardless of cause. Gi: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tongue swelling. Skin: hives, swelling of hands, feet, lips, eyelids, face, tongue; sometimes eczema. Respiratory: difficulty breathing due to vocal cord swelling or asthma; sometimes runny nose. Cardiovascular: dizzy, sense of doom, loss of consciousness, shock, death. Combinations? That's anaphylaxis.

Question 4

how do i get an epi pen for mushroom allergy?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: The only way to get an Epipen (epinephrine) is to see your doctor for a prescription.

Question 5

severe mushroom allergy would mean more than just hives?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis perhaps: That's the name for severe allergic reactions. Any reaction that is very severe can progress to life-threatening symptoms like throat closing, hoarseness, chest tightness, asthma, or circulatory collapse (shock). Skin manifestations like hives are not usually dangerous; just uncomfortable and unsightly.

Question 6

so some people have to carry an epi pen for mushroom allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyone that has had immediate allergic symptoms from ingestion to a food must avoid the food as much as possible and carry epi in case of accidental exposure.

Question 7

can allergy to mushroom cause swelling in the face (ingested)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Facial sweelling can be a component of an allergic reaction.

Question 8

what could cause allergies all year long?

Accepted Answer

All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 9

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 10

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

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Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

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