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How Do You Know Fish Allergy Symptoms?

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How Do You Know Fish Allergy Symptoms?

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Among food allergies, fish allergy is one that has some of the most severe and dangerous symptoms. Though it is sometimes difficult to determine whether a patient is having symptoms due to an allergy to fish or due to food poisoning, it’s extremely important to explore and know the cause of the symptoms. Seek medical attention if, within 2 hours of eating, handling or inhaling the cooking fumes of fish, your mouth begins to itch or tingle. These symptoms are part of a syndrome known as “oral allergy syndrome,” which is extremely common with fish allergy. The concern is that, without treatment, the tingling itch can progress to severe swelling in the oral tissues, making breathing difficult. Ask to be tested for fish allergy if you know you have an allergy to other types of seafood. There is a strong link between allergies to crustaceaus seafood (shellfish) and other fish, such as cod. Increased exposure to the allergenic proteins found in fish can cause or increase the severity of asth

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