Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Food Allergy

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Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Food Allergy

(HealthDay News) -- Food allergy reactions range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the person.

The Nemours Foundation says common warning signs of a milder allergic reaction to food may include:

A tight feeling in the throat, or a hoarse voice.

Coughing and wheezing.

Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.

Diarrhea.

Hives or skin rash.

A tingling sensation on the lips or tongue.

Runny nose.

In more serious cases, food allergy may cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which may cause a person's breathing pathways to narrow, blood pressure to drop, and tongue to swell. This should be treated as a life-threatening medical emergency.

Date Published: 7/15/2014 12:02:28 PM

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