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| Boilerpipe Text | General Information
Reactions to food are common and can be divided into two categories, those caused by food allergy and all other reactions
Food allergies develop when the body’s immune system has an abnormal reaction to one or more proteins in a food that can lead to serious allergic reactions
Other food reactions are not caused by the immune system but can cause unpleasant symptoms (examples include lactose intolerance, heartburn, food poisoning, and sensitivities)
Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies
The majority of people experience their first reaction to shellfish as an adult
Shellfish allergy can occur after eating the food on a regular basis without reaction
Shellfish Avoidance
Tell anyone with regular contact with you or your child about the allergy and avoidance of shellfish
Read labels every time you buy something. Manufacturers can change products at any time - Be aware of cross contamination (transfer of shellfish to a food that does not normally have shellfish as an ingredient)
Very sensitive people can react if they are close to where shellfish is being cooked or fried
About 75% of people with shellfish allergy will have reactions to more than one type of shellfish
Shrimp, crab and lobster cause most shellfish allergies
Only 10% of people with shellfish allergy have allergies to fish (being allergic to shellfish does not always mean avoiding fish as well)
Shellfish are divided into crustaceans (lobster, crab, shrimp) and mollusks (clams, mussels, oyster, scallops)
Common shellfish include:
Abalone
Krill
Quahaugs
Barnacle
Limpets
Sea cucumber
Clam
Lobster
Sea urchin
Crab
Mussels
Scallops
Crayfish / crawfish
Octopus
Shrimp / crevette / scampi
Cockle
Oysters
Snails / escargot
Conch
Periwinkle
Squid / calamari
Cuttlefish
Prawns
Whelks
Some foods that contain or may contain shellfish
Caviar
Imitation crab / lobster
Scrob
Ceviche
Kamaboko
Surimi
Gravad lax
Minced fillets
Sushi
Fish stock
Sashimi
Tarama
Allergic Reactions
Symptoms often occur within minutes up to 2 hours of exposure to shellfish
Outside Symptoms
Face: Redness, itchy eyes / nose, swelling
Skin: Itching, redness, hives, swelling
Inside Symptoms
Face: Swelling lips and tongue, itchy mouth
Throat: Itching, tightness, hoarse voice, cough
Lungs: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath
Stomach: Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
General: Dizzy, unsteady, drowsy, fainting
Not every reaction will look the same, a person can have different symptoms each time
Symptoms range from mild to life threatening, there is no way to predict if the reaction will be mild or severe
Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening reaction with more than one body system affected (skin, breathing, stomach, general) and can occur WITHOUT skin symptoms such as hives
Treatment of Reactions
Antihistamines such as Benadryl will NOT stop severe reactions
An epinephrine auto injector such as Allerject or EpiPen MUST be available at all times
If you are visiting an area without access to a hospital you should have 2 auto injectors available
A medical identification device such a Medical Alert bracelet should be worn to outline the food allergy and that an epinephrine auto injector is carried
Give epinephrine in the outer thigh if there are any of the following symptoms (listed in the table on the previous page)
General symptoms
Severe outside symptoms
Any inside symptoms
If you are in doubt, give the epinephrine
After epinephrine is given
Lie down / lie your child down
Call local emergency service and tell them someone is having an allergic reaction
If the reaction continues or worsens, give a second dose of epinephrine in 5 - 15 minutes (there is only 1 dose of epinephrine in each auto injector, a second dose requires a new auto-injector)
Go to the nearest emergency room even if the symptoms are gone because the reaction can worsen or come back
Stay in the hospital for at least 4 - 6 hours of observation
Outcomes for Shellfish Allergic Patients
The majority of people do not outgrow the shellfish allergy
Repeat skin testing and blood work every 1 - 2 years will help determine if the allergy is outgrown
An oral food challenge (eating shellfish in small steps ONLY in the doctors office) will be offered if your doctor feels it is safe
Shellfish products should NEVER be tried outside of a doctors office to see if the shellfish allergy is outgrown
Additional information:
www.anaphylaxis.ca
or
www.foodallergy.org |
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# Shellfish Allergy
SHELLFISH ALLERGY
# General Information
- Reactions to food are common and can be divided into two categories, those caused by food allergy and all other reactions
- Food allergies develop when the body’s immune system has an abnormal reaction to one or more proteins in a food that can lead to serious allergic reactions
- Other food reactions are not caused by the immune system but can cause unpleasant symptoms (examples include lactose intolerance, heartburn, food poisoning, and sensitivities)
- Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies
- The majority of people experience their first reaction to shellfish as an adult
- Shellfish allergy can occur after eating the food on a regular basis without reaction
# Shellfish Avoidance
- Tell anyone with regular contact with you or your child about the allergy and avoidance of shellfish
- Read labels every time you buy something. Manufacturers can change products at any time - Be aware of cross contamination (transfer of shellfish to a food that does not normally have shellfish as an ingredient)
- Very sensitive people can react if they are close to where shellfish is being cooked or fried
- About 75% of people with shellfish allergy will have reactions to more than one type of shellfish
- Shrimp, crab and lobster cause most shellfish allergies
- Only 10% of people with shellfish allergy have allergies to fish (being allergic to shellfish does not always mean avoiding fish as well)
- Shellfish are divided into crustaceans (lobster, crab, shrimp) and mollusks (clams, mussels, oyster, scallops)
- Common shellfish include:
- Abalone
- Krill
- Quahaugs
- Barnacle
- Limpets
- Sea cucumber
- Clam
- Lobster
- Sea urchin
- Crab
- Mussels
- Scallops
- Crayfish / crawfish
- Octopus
- Shrimp / crevette / scampi
- Cockle
- Oysters
- Snails / escargot
- Conch
- Periwinkle
- Squid / calamari
- Cuttlefish
- Prawns
- Whelks
- Some foods that contain or may contain shellfish
- Caviar
- Imitation crab / lobster
- Scrob
- Ceviche
- Kamaboko
- Surimi
- Gravad lax
- Minced fillets
- Sushi
- Fish stock
- Sashimi
- Tarama
# Allergic Reactions
- Symptoms often occur within minutes up to 2 hours of exposure to shellfish
- Outside Symptoms
- Face: Redness, itchy eyes / nose, swelling
- Skin: Itching, redness, hives, swelling
- Inside Symptoms
- Face: Swelling lips and tongue, itchy mouth
- Throat: Itching, tightness, hoarse voice, cough
- Lungs: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath
- Stomach: Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
- General: Dizzy, unsteady, drowsy, fainting
- Not every reaction will look the same, a person can have different symptoms each time
- Symptoms range from mild to life threatening, there is no way to predict if the reaction will be mild or severe
- Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening reaction with more than one body system affected (skin, breathing, stomach, general) and can occur WITHOUT skin symptoms such as hives
# Treatment of Reactions
- Antihistamines such as Benadryl will NOT stop severe reactions
- An epinephrine auto injector such as Allerject or EpiPen MUST be available at all times
- If you are visiting an area without access to a hospital you should have 2 auto injectors available
- A medical identification device such a Medical Alert bracelet should be worn to outline the food allergy and that an epinephrine auto injector is carried
- Give epinephrine in the outer thigh if there are any of the following symptoms (listed in the table on the previous page)
- General symptoms
- Severe outside symptoms
- Any inside symptoms
- If you are in doubt, give the epinephrine
- After epinephrine is given
- Lie down / lie your child down
- Call local emergency service and tell them someone is having an allergic reaction
- If the reaction continues or worsens, give a second dose of epinephrine in 5 - 15 minutes (there is only 1 dose of epinephrine in each auto injector, a second dose requires a new auto-injector)
- Go to the nearest emergency room even if the symptoms are gone because the reaction can worsen or come back
- Stay in the hospital for at least 4 - 6 hours of observation
# Outcomes for Shellfish Allergic Patients
- The majority of people do not outgrow the shellfish allergy
- Repeat skin testing and blood work every 1 - 2 years will help determine if the allergy is outgrown
- An oral food challenge (eating shellfish in small steps ONLY in the doctors office) will be offered if your doctor feels it is safe
- Shellfish products should NEVER be tried outside of a doctors office to see if the shellfish allergy is outgrown
Additional information: [www.anaphylaxis.ca](http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/) or [www.foodallergy.org](http://www.foodallergy.org/)
## ALLERGIES
- [Animal Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/animal-allergy)
- [Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/cows-milk-protein-allergy)
- [Egg Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-paitents/egg-allergy)
- [Fish Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/fish-allergy)
- [House Dust Mite Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/house-dust-mite-allergy)
- [Mold Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/mold-allergy)
- [Peanut Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/peanut-allergy)
- [Pollen Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/pollen-allergy)
- [Sesame Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/sesame-allergy)
- [Shellfish Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/shellfish-allergy)
- [Soy Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/soy-allergy)
- [Tree Nut Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/tree-nut-allergy)
- [Venom Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/venom-allergy)
- [Wheat Allergy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/wheat-allergy)
##
## PROCEDURES
- [Environmental Allergy Assessment](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/environmental-allergy-assessment)
- [Food Allergy Assessment](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/food-allergy)
- [Immunotherapy](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/immunotherapy)
- [Medication Allergy Assessment](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/medication-allergy)
- [Oral Food Challenge](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/oral-food-challenge)
- [Skin Prick Testing](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/skin-prick-testing)
- [Vaccine Allergy Assessment](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/vaccine-allergy)
- [Venom Allergy Assessment](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/venom-allergy-assessment)
##
## CONDITIONS
- [Asthma](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/asthma)
- [Eczema / Atropic Dermatitis](http://www.nlallergy.ca/ecema-atopic-dematitis)
- [Pollen Food Syndrome](http://www.nlallergy.ca/for-patients/pollen-food-syndrome)
- [Chronic Hives](http://www.nlallergy.ca/chronic-hives)
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| Readable Markdown | ## General Information
- Reactions to food are common and can be divided into two categories, those caused by food allergy and all other reactions
- Food allergies develop when the body’s immune system has an abnormal reaction to one or more proteins in a food that can lead to serious allergic reactions
- Other food reactions are not caused by the immune system but can cause unpleasant symptoms (examples include lactose intolerance, heartburn, food poisoning, and sensitivities)
- Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies
- The majority of people experience their first reaction to shellfish as an adult
- Shellfish allergy can occur after eating the food on a regular basis without reaction
## Shellfish Avoidance
- Tell anyone with regular contact with you or your child about the allergy and avoidance of shellfish
- Read labels every time you buy something. Manufacturers can change products at any time - Be aware of cross contamination (transfer of shellfish to a food that does not normally have shellfish as an ingredient)
- Very sensitive people can react if they are close to where shellfish is being cooked or fried
- About 75% of people with shellfish allergy will have reactions to more than one type of shellfish
- Shrimp, crab and lobster cause most shellfish allergies
- Only 10% of people with shellfish allergy have allergies to fish (being allergic to shellfish does not always mean avoiding fish as well)
- Shellfish are divided into crustaceans (lobster, crab, shrimp) and mollusks (clams, mussels, oyster, scallops)
- Common shellfish include:
- Abalone
- Krill
- Quahaugs
- Barnacle
- Limpets
- Sea cucumber
- Clam
- Lobster
- Sea urchin
- Crab
- Mussels
- Scallops
- Crayfish / crawfish
- Octopus
- Shrimp / crevette / scampi
- Cockle
- Oysters
- Snails / escargot
- Conch
- Periwinkle
- Squid / calamari
- Cuttlefish
- Prawns
- Whelks
- Some foods that contain or may contain shellfish
- Caviar
- Imitation crab / lobster
- Scrob
- Ceviche
- Kamaboko
- Surimi
- Gravad lax
- Minced fillets
- Sushi
- Fish stock
- Sashimi
- Tarama
## Allergic Reactions
- Symptoms often occur within minutes up to 2 hours of exposure to shellfish
- Outside Symptoms
- Face: Redness, itchy eyes / nose, swelling
- Skin: Itching, redness, hives, swelling
- Inside Symptoms
- Face: Swelling lips and tongue, itchy mouth
- Throat: Itching, tightness, hoarse voice, cough
- Lungs: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath
- Stomach: Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
- General: Dizzy, unsteady, drowsy, fainting
- Not every reaction will look the same, a person can have different symptoms each time
- Symptoms range from mild to life threatening, there is no way to predict if the reaction will be mild or severe
- Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening reaction with more than one body system affected (skin, breathing, stomach, general) and can occur WITHOUT skin symptoms such as hives
## Treatment of Reactions
- Antihistamines such as Benadryl will NOT stop severe reactions
- An epinephrine auto injector such as Allerject or EpiPen MUST be available at all times
- If you are visiting an area without access to a hospital you should have 2 auto injectors available
- A medical identification device such a Medical Alert bracelet should be worn to outline the food allergy and that an epinephrine auto injector is carried
- Give epinephrine in the outer thigh if there are any of the following symptoms (listed in the table on the previous page)
- General symptoms
- Severe outside symptoms
- Any inside symptoms
- If you are in doubt, give the epinephrine
- After epinephrine is given
- Lie down / lie your child down
- Call local emergency service and tell them someone is having an allergic reaction
- If the reaction continues or worsens, give a second dose of epinephrine in 5 - 15 minutes (there is only 1 dose of epinephrine in each auto injector, a second dose requires a new auto-injector)
- Go to the nearest emergency room even if the symptoms are gone because the reaction can worsen or come back
- Stay in the hospital for at least 4 - 6 hours of observation
## Outcomes for Shellfish Allergic Patients
- The majority of people do not outgrow the shellfish allergy
- Repeat skin testing and blood work every 1 - 2 years will help determine if the allergy is outgrown
- An oral food challenge (eating shellfish in small steps ONLY in the doctors office) will be offered if your doctor feels it is safe
- Shellfish products should NEVER be tried outside of a doctors office to see if the shellfish allergy is outgrown
Additional information: [www.anaphylaxis.ca](http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/) or [www.foodallergy.org](http://www.foodallergy.org/) |
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