Question 1

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 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?

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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

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

how can i stop my allergies?

Accepted Answer

Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 9

why do you develop an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Simple answer: most who develop allergy it is because of genetics and environmental exposure to allergens. In reality it is much more complex than this.

Question 10

should i worry about allergies?

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If too many symptoms: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

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