Crustacean and shellfish allergy: Type of food allergy
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One of the best known food allergies is a shellfish allergy. Patients react allergic to crab, mussels or squid, for example. In this lifelong condition, the immune system reacts extremely strongly to proteins present in these foods. The signs of allergic patients are very variable and include nausea, hives and cough. In severe cases, the symptoms are life-threatening (anaphylactic shock) and emergency treatment is required. Finally, patients with this type of allergy should avoid crustaceans and shellfish.
Sources of crustaceans and shellfish
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Crustaceans are shrimps, crab and (river) lobster. These most often cause allergic reactions
Risk factors of type of food allergy
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This type of food allergy usually develops
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Symptoms
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The mild to severe signs of an allergy
Diagnosis and investigations
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The physician will thoroughly review a patient's clinical history and then perform a skin prick test. A measurement of the crustacean specific IgE level is also required through a blood test
Treatment of shellfish allergy
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Home treatments
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Prognosis of allergic reaction
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A shellfish allergy usually persists throughout life.