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A member asked:

So some people have to carry an epi pen for mushroom allergy?

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/29/2019

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