What Does Food Challenge Means
What does food challenge means?
Food challenge is a way to test a person on what kind of food he or she is allergic to. The doctor or allergist will test you if food allergy exist or to confirm a suspected food allergy. He or she will do this in a controlled manner by mixing little of the suspected food as an ingredient in another food. Another way to do this is by taking a capsule containing the known allergen found in the food.
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Can food allergy be deadly or fatal?
Yes. Food allergy can be fatal in extreme cases. This can cause a reaction called anaphylaxis. The symptoms of anaphylaxis are:
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe drop in blood pressure
- Skin itchiness, swelling, redness, and burning sensation
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Chest tightness
If a person shows these symptoms, it is best to go to the hospital immediately as it can lead to death
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