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If eating foods with wheat gives one nasal congestion & headache & edema but celiac testing is negative, is that a wheat allergy or intolerance?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Allergy vs Intoleran: Your symptoms speak more for a food allergy

Answered 9/16/2018

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A member asked:

If eating foods with wheat gives one nasal congestion & headache & edema but celiac testing is negative, is that a wheat allergy or intolerance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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