So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and ...

THE cold weather can trigger a range of symptoms, with the most common being shivering. But if certain symptoms seem out of ...

A two-year-old has allergies so severe that her parents have to get her to try new food in hospital car parks in case she goes into anaphylactic shock. Gemma Whatling said she and husband Nick ...

Allergies are a type of hypersensitivity reaction caused by the immune system. There are many types of allergies. You can be allergic to environmental allergens (like pollens and dust mites), certain ...

Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Eggs are considered among the nine "major food allergens" by the U.S. Food ...

A citrus allergy is rare, caused by a reaction to certain proteins found in citrus fruits like oranges, limes, and lemons. In some cases, you might have a true allergy in which citrus triggers a ...

Shellfish allergy is due to the protein content of these foods, not the iodine content. Most people with other food allergies can safely receive contrast without any special intervention. An allergy ...

Food allergies, involving the immune system, are often confused with food intolerances, stemming from digestive issues. While many believe they have food allergies, clinically proven cases are ...

The parents of a teenage girl who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette have set up a clinical trial to make "food allergies history". Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse's ...

sulfates or food additives. The symptoms include rashes, nausea, diarrhea, and sometimes the sulfates can trigger asthma attacks. Seek medical advice on how to deal with such kind of allergies as ...