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 Food AllergyPeople with food allergies have an allergic reaction when they come in contact with certain foods. This happens because their immune system overreacts to the proteins in that food. Twelve million people in the United States have food allergies. Eight kinds of food cause most food allergies:
Signs of a food allergy include:
Some people with food allergies can have a serious reaction called anaphylaxis. Signs of this kind of reaction include:
If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. If you think you have a food allergy, you should talk to an allergist/immunologist - a doctor with special training to manage allergies and asthma. An allergist can help you develop a treatment plan. To find an allergist/immunologist, use the AAAAI Physician Referral Directory.
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