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Background
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What are allergens?
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Complex mix of chemicals including proteins and sulfites that induce
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an a verse response n e o y
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What are the adverse responses (allergenic reactions)?
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Due to binding of the allergen’s proteins to immunoglobulin
(IG), a Y‐shaped protein in the body, releasing a histamine.
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Inflammation resulting in hives, irritation in the skin/eyes,
shortness of breath, swelling, etc.
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Sensitivities to allergens vary from person to person.
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What are the major sources of these allergens?
Wheat peanut tree nuts eggs milk soya fish
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shellfish, and sulfites, sesame seeds, mustard, and celery.