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This is a list of allergies, which includes the allergen, potential reactions, and treatments.

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Food

Main article: Food allergy
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

Main article: drug allergy
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

Main article: Allergy § Other environmental factors
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

  1. ^ My Corn Allergy Symptoms and History - Corn Allergens
  2. ^ http://www.cornallergysymptoms.com/
  3. ^ Thomas D. Horn (2003). Dermatology, Volume 2. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 305. ISBN 0323025781.
  4. ^ a b National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/allergystat.htm
  5. ^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005
  6. ^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics 2005 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/allergystat.htm
  7. ^ National Institutes of Health, NIAID Allergy Statistics http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/foodAllergy/understanding/quickFacts.htm
  8. ^ 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}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Allergy Society of South Africa - Wheat Allergy". Archived from the original on 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
  10. ^ Tetracycline > Drugs.com
  11. ^ Allergies From Antibiotics | LIVESTRONG.COM
  12. ^ Allergies From Antibiotics | LIVESTRONG.COM
  13. ^ Dilantin Information from Drugs.com
  14. ^ What are the most serious side effects of Dilantin?: Basic | epilepsy.com
  15. ^ Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy: Dilantin: Neurology: UI Health Topics
  16. ^ Trileptal CMI approved 03.12.01
  17. ^ Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  18. ^ Carbamazepine
  19. ^ MMS: Error
  20. ^ Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (NSAIDs)
  21. ^ September 1998 CDA Journal - Toxicity and Allergy to Local Anesthesia
  22. ^ Mold allergies, Mold allergy symptoms, What is mold allergy
  23. ^ Mold allergies, allergic response, and allergy symptoms
  24. ^ Two Types of Cosmetic Allergy
  25. ^ The Downside To Cosmetics - Cosmetic Allergy
  26. ^ Conjunctivitis - allergic and infectious - information, symptoms and treatment | Bupa UK
  27. ^ Getting Pregnant and Fertility Problems: Sperm Allergy
  28. ^ "Men, do you suffer from flu symptoms after sex? You could be allergic to your own semen". Daily Mail. London. 2011-01-19.
  29. ^ "Men, do you suffer from flu symptoms after sex? You could be allergic to your own semen". Daily Mail. London. 2011-01-19.
  30. ^ 'Flu-like symptoms actually semen allergy' - Times LIVE
  31. ^ Semen Allergy Can Cause Flu-like Symptoms in Men | TopNews United States
  32. ^ Semen Allergy Can Be Treated, Study Shows | Daily Health Report
  33. ^ Semen Allergy
  34. ^ UPDATE 1-Semen allergy suspected in rare post-orgasm illness - AlertNet
  35. ^ Live in Good Health - Semen Allergy- A closer Look and How It Is Treated
  36. ^ 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}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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