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This is a list of allergies , which includes the allergen , potential reactions, and treatments.
Food
name
potential reaction(s)
treatment(s) may include
remarks
corn
possible multiple symptoms[ 1] [ 2]
Possible reaction to vitamin C, present in maize; possible reaction to gmo/bt toxin [citation needed ]
fruit
Mild itching, rash, blisters at point of oral contact
garlic
dermatitis, asymmetrical pattern of fissure, thickening/shedding of the outer skin layers[ 3] , anaphylaxis
oats
dermatitis, respiratory problems
milk [ 4]
skin rash, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, flatulence
peanut [ 5]
anaphylaxis
Distinct from tree nut allergy, as peanuts are legumes.
shellfish [ 6]
anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
Hazard extends to exposure of cooking vapours, or handling.
soy
anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
tree nut [ 7]
anaphylaxis
Distinct from peanut allergy, as peanuts are legumes .
wheat [ 8]
eczema (atopic dermatitis ), hives , asthma , hay fever , angioedema , abdominal cramps, Celiac disease , diarrhea, anemia, nausea , and vomiting [ 9]
Gluten-free diet
egg [ 4]
causes overreaction of immune system
MSG
neurologic
cease consumption of foods containing it
can cause sudden onset extreme headache, dangerous if operating machinery or automobile
Drug
name
possible reaction(s)
treatment(s) may include
remarks
tetracycline
many, including: severe headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, severe blistering, peeling, dark colored urine[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
codeine
respiratory depression
Dilantin
many, including: swollen glands, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Tegretol (carbamazepine)
shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue etc., hives[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
penicillin
diarrhea , hypersensitivity , nausea , rash, neurotoxicity , urticaria , superinfection (including candidiasis )
cephalosporins
maculopapular or morbilliform skin eruption, and less commonly urticaria, eosinophilia, serum-sickness–like reactions, and anaphylaxis.[ 19]
sulfonamides
urinary tract disorders, haemopoietic disorders, porphyria and hypersensitivity reactions, Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis
non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (cromolyn sodium, nedocromil sodium, etc.)
many, including: swollen eyes, lips, or tongue, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate[ 20]
I.V. contrast dye
anaphylactoid reactions and contrast-induced nephropathy
local anesthetics
urticaria and rash, dyspnea, wheezing, flushing, cyanosis, tachycardia[ 21]
Environmental
name
possible reaction(s)
treatment(s) may include
remarks
pollen
sneezing, body ache, headache, itchy swollen eyes
anti-histamines
cat
sneezing, itchy swollen eyes
anti-histamines
insect sting
hives, wheezing, possible anaphylaxis
mold
sneeze, itchy, discharge from the nose, respiratory irritation, congested feeling, [ 22] joint aches, headaches, fatigue[ 23]
perfume
Itchy eyes, runny nose, headaches, muscle/joint pain, asthma attack, wheezing
cosmetics
contact dermatitis,[ 24] irritant contact dermatitis, inflammation, redness, [ 25] conjunctivitis[ 26]
semen
burning, pain and swelling, possibly for days, swelling or blisters, vaginal redness,[ 27] fever, runny nose, extreme fatigue [ 28] [ 29] [ 30] [ 31]
[ 32] [ 33] [ 34] [ 35]
latex
contact dermatitis , hypersensitivity
water
epidermal itching
known as aquagenic pruritus
House dust mite [ 36]
Asthma
anti-histamines , Corticosteroids , Salbutamol
home allergen reduction may be recommended
Nickel (nickel sulfate hexahydrate)
Allergic contact dermatitis
Gold (gold sodium thiosulfate)
Allergic contact dermatitis
Chromium
Allergic contact dermatitis
Cobalt chloride
Allergic contact dermatitis
Formaldehyde
Allergic contact dermatitis
Photographic developers
Allergic contact dermatitis
See also
References
^ My Corn Allergy Symptoms and History - Corn Allergens
^ http://www.cornallergysymptoms.com/
^ Thomas D. Horn (2003). Dermatology, Volume 2 . Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 305. ISBN 0323025781 .
^ a b National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/allergystat.htm
^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005
^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/allergystat.htm
^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/foodAllergy/understanding/quickFacts.htm
^ Akagawa M, Handoyo T, Ishii T, Kumazawa S, Morita N, Suyama K (2007). "Proteomic analysis of wheat flour allergens". J. Agric. Food Chem . 55 (17): 6863–70. doi :10.1021/jf070843a . PMID 17655322 . {{cite journal }}
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^ "Allergy Society of South Africa - Wheat Allergy" . Archived from the original on 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2008-10-20 .
^ Tetracycline > Drugs.com
^ Allergies From Antibiotics | LIVESTRONG.COM
^ Allergies From Antibiotics | LIVESTRONG.COM
^ Dilantin Information from Drugs.com
^ What are the most serious side effects of Dilantin?: Basic | epilepsy.com
^ Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy: Dilantin: Neurology: UI Health Topics
^ Trileptal CMI approved 03.12.01
^ Tegretol (carbamazepine)
^ Carbamazepine
^ MMS: Error
^ Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (NSAIDs)
^ September 1998 CDA Journal - Toxicity and Allergy to Local Anesthesia
^ Mold allergies, Mold allergy symptoms, What is mold allergy
^ Mold allergies, allergic response, and allergy symptoms
^ Two Types of Cosmetic Allergy
^ The Downside To Cosmetics - Cosmetic Allergy
^ Conjunctivitis - allergic and infectious - information, symptoms and treatment | Bupa UK
^ Getting Pregnant and Fertility Problems: Sperm Allergy
^ "Men, do you suffer from flu symptoms after sex? You could be allergic to your own semen" . Daily Mail . London. 2011-01-19.
^ "Men, do you suffer from flu symptoms after sex? You could be allergic to your own semen" . Daily Mail . London. 2011-01-19.
^ 'Flu-like symptoms actually semen allergy' - Times LIVE
^ Semen Allergy Can Cause Flu-like Symptoms in Men | TopNews United States
^ Semen Allergy Can Be Treated, Study Shows | Daily Health Report
^ Semen Allergy
^ UPDATE 1-Semen allergy suspected in rare post-orgasm illness - AlertNet
^ Live in Good Health - Semen Allergy- A closer Look and How It Is Treated
^ Xavier Basagaña, Jordi Sunyer, Manolis Kogevinas, Jan-Paul Zock, Enric Duran-Tauleria, Deborah Jarvis, Peter Burney, Josep Maria Anto, and on behalf of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (2004). "Socioeconomic Status and Asthma Prevalence in Young Adults. The European Community Respiratory Health Survey". American Journal of Epidemiology . 160 (2): 178–188. doi :10.1093/aje/kwh186 . PMID 15234940 . {{cite journal }}
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