Symptoms of cashew allergy

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Cashew nuts contain a variety of allergens, as long as the human body is exposed to a sensitive allergen, it may lead to allergic reaction, so it will increase the probability of allergy. But it's not that eating cashew nuts is allergic. People who have specific reactions to the allergens in cashew nuts can eat it safely and will not have allergic symptoms. Therefore, eating cashew nuts is not allergic to vary from person to person. So, what are the symptoms of cashew allergy? Now let's talk about it.

Symptoms of cashew allergy

People allergic to cashew nuts may have acute stomach cramps or vomiting. More severe symptoms include diarrhea, jet vomiting, dysphagia or nausea. Swelling of the tongue and throat may block the respiratory tract, and swelling of the interior of the digestive tract may occur.

Measles and swelling are the mildest symptoms of cashew allergy. In the first few minutes of eating cashew nuts or foods containing cashew nuts, there may be itching or tingling around the mouth, and there may be banded red bumps of different sizes on the surface of the skin, accompanied by itching. There may be angioneurotic edema under the skin. The above symptoms can be relieved in 1-2 days.

Respiratory symptoms inhaled cashew nut allergens in the respiratory tract may cause hay fever and asthma. Symptoms of allergic reactions in the nasal cavity include runny nose or nasal congestion, pruritus in the eyes, nose, mouth and upper jaw, and cough. Other asthma symptoms caused by cashew allergy include shortness of breath, chest tightness and chest pain.

matters needing attention

Cashew as a food allergen, once ingested by people with allergic constitution, it may cause a very serious allergic reaction; If you do not see a doctor in time, it may endanger your life. Therefore, people with allergic constitution or known cashew allergy should avoid contacting cashew nuts, other tree nuts and foods that may contain these ingredients.