Egg Allergy
If you are a person who suffers from an egg
allergy, you must be aware of everything you
eat, as eggs are found in just about any type of
foods. It is imperative that you read labels
before eating food; it is hard work, but think
of all the hardship you will save yourself when
you are extra careful while avoiding eggs.
It is not that eggs are bad; however, the body
truly believes you are allergic to them even if
you are mildly allergic. This happens with an
egg allergy when the immune system overreacts to
proteins within the egg. Any type of food
containing eggs that enters into the digestive
system makes the body think these proteins are
invading the body to do harm. Antibodies are
created to eggs that are also created to fend
off invaders of the body. Such antibodies called
immunoglobulin E; will trigger certain chemicals
into the body, once such chemical is called
histamine.
If a person, who has an egg allergy consumes
foods containing eggs; their immune system will
set loose a plethora of chemicals to help
protect the body. These chemicals can severely
affect the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory,
skin, and cardiovascular system. These chemicals
ultimately cause allergic reactions such as
wheezing, headaches, nausea, and hives.
Those who develop an egg allergy first develop
the allergy to the proteins in egg whites. There
are also a few people that cannot digest yolk
proteins. Children develop an egg allergy at
very young ages, but may outgrow them at the age
of five. Below are a few symptoms of an egg
allergy.
- Respiratory Tract: Symptoms vary from sneezing, runny nose, itchy,
red and watering eyes, may trigger asthma, accompanied with wheezing and
coughing
- Skin: Red, bumpy rash or hives develop, eczema, or swelling and
redness around mouth area
- Gastrointestinal Tract: Vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, or
vomiting
Compared to the symptoms above, a few folks may
have a stronger reaction like anaphylaxis. This
is the most severe allergic reaction that causes
difficult breathing, swelling of mouth, throat,
and airways leading to the lungs. A drop in
blood pressure is experienced. Naturally, this
will shock the system. These symptoms causes the
sufferer to pass our or suddenly become dizzy.
You will be amazed to find that egg fumes or egg
that meets the skin will cause anaphylactic
reaction in a person who is highly sensitive to
eggs. In this case, eggs are to be kept
completely out of the house.
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