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How do i get rid of my shrimp allergy?

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No cure: Sadly, immunotherapy (what people call "shots") is not effective on food allergies. There is no cure for allergy. It is a chronic condition that cannot be cured but it can be controlled. It is caused by a defect in the immune system. In an allergic person, their body's immune system mis-identifies benign, harmless proteins as evil enemy invaders intent on death and destruction. For food allergy, the most important aspect is control exposure

Answered 2/1/2015

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Food allergy: It may not be possible; however, there have been great strides in diminishing and in some circumstances eliminating certain allergic reaction to ingested substances using gradual sublingual therapy. This is generally reserved for critical substances such as antibiotics and not shrimp. Please consult an allergist specializing in treatment of food allergies.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Marc Serota answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Avoidance: there is no "cure" for food allergies at this time. You should avoid shrimp and other shellfish and carry an epinephrine device. Food desensitization ptotocols have been developed mainly for pranut.

Answered 5/4/2015

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Avoidance: Shrimp allergy is potentially a life threatening reaction to shrimp. The current treatment for shrimp allergy is avoidance and making sure one has an injectable Epinephrine available at all times.

Answered 4/28/2016

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