Many people experience an allergic reaction when they eat certain kinds of food. The most common reactions are skin rash (nettle rash), swollen lips, swollen eyelids, itching of the eye, stomach ache, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Am I allergic to foods?
If you experience an allergic reaction to fruit or vegetables, the reason can be related to a pollen allergy, called a cross reaction. This is the case for around 90% of people who react to certain foods.
It often takes a lot of patience and detective work to discover which of the many foods we eat may cause an allergic reaction. Self-observation is extremely important in this context. With your help, your doctor will be able to limit the possible causes of your allergy. Various skin test methods are also available.
Some food allergic people have a risk of developing severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis. A self-administering, user-friendly auto-injector is available for reversing the immediate life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis. After using it, you must nevertheless seek immediate medical attention, as further treatment and close observation in hospital is always required.