In the UK, many of us will either know someone with a food allergy or have an allergy ourselves. An allergy is the body’s immune response to non-harmful proteins, or allergens, within foods. Although these proteins will not cause us harm, in an allergic response the body releases histamine leaving us with symptoms ranging from a rash to life-threatening swelling of the airways. Knowing about a food allergy is helpful in avoiding foods that contain the specific allergen, so that unpleasant or dangerous responses to the allergen can be avoided. With a serious allergy, it is important to have the correct emergency medication prescribed and available before medical help arrives.
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