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For past few months any time i eat candy or soda that contains "yellow" dyes such as green or yellow candy my tongue tingles & i cough a lot. cause?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Allergy: Likely allergy to a certain food dye.

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tartrazine: Is a second most common yellow food coloring . One study found that high doses of sunset yellow as a side effect may induce peripheral neuropathy and coughing. There are many reasons why you may want to try to change your eating habits. for help, see your PCP.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 7/1/2015

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