Question 1

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

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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 2

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 3

what is the definition or description of: mushroom allergy?

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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 4

how do i get an epi pen for mushroom allergy?

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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?

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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?

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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

what are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing.....: Runny nose, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, and possibly even cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath.

Question 8

is it possible that a child suddenly shows signs of allergies for the first time, at almost 5 years of age?

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YES: Allergies happen when your bodies immune system become "sensitized" to something "x" and develop antibodies to it.  Over time your child has multiple exposures to x (years 1-4) and became sensitized.  We are rarely if ever allergic to anything when born; but develop them over time (and exposure).  So it would be quite normal to "suddenly" become allergic at age 5 even if they had it many previous.

Question 9

what are signs of a allergy infection?

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Where?: Allergy is different from infection, both cause inflammation though, also depends where? if you would be kindly more specific, we would be able to help

Question 10

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

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