Food allergy is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly considers a substance such as a protein in certain foods to be harmful to the body. As a result, the immune system will react to the perceived harmful food substance, or allergen. Even small amounts of allergenic foods can trigger signs and symtomps such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways.
Some allergenic foods include milk, eggs, nuts, seafood, wheat, and many more as it depents on each individual.
If someone is affected by allergies the first thing to do for treatment is
1. Avoiding allergy triggers
2. Using genital lotion or hydrocortisone cream
3. Undergoing immunotherapy
4. Using emergency epinephrine
5. Wearing loose and soft clothing
6. Bathing with cold water
7. Drink coconut water
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