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What is chinese restaurant syndrome--or isnt it ral?
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Additive sensitivity: Chinese restaurant syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that occur after eating certain kinds of foods. Symptoms include chest pain, flushing, headache, perioral numbness, facial swelling, & sweating. It is likely due to sensitivity to food additives. Msg has been implicated, but the link never proven. This has also been called hot dog headache, glutamate-induced asthma & msg syndrome.
Answered 12/9/2013
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