| If you are allergic to eggs then you suffer from | | | | If you develop hives, or red bumps, or the skin turns |
| Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. | | | | reddish in color and itches then these symptoms |
| The immune system overreacts to the proteins fond | | | | could indicate a positive result for allergies to eggs. |
| in the eggs. The immune system products antibodies | | | | Another test that can be performed is called The |
| that are designed to fight off the harmful egg | | | | Food Challenge. You are told to avoid all |
| proteins. The reason the body overacts to certain | | | | egg-containing foods for several weeks. Avoidance |
| foods is not clear and more studies are needed. | | | | can be very difficult because egg protein is often |
| The proteins fond in the egg whites usually cause | | | | hidden in other foods. Read the labels of every food |
| allergic to eggs reaction but in rare cases some | | | | that you bring into your home. Because the |
| individuals have been know to be allergic to the yolks | | | | manufacturing processes change continuously re-read |
| of eggs. People with allergies to eggs have a good | | | | the labels each time you purchase a product. On |
| chance of being allergic to chicken products. As your | | | | January 1, 2006 a new law was passed stating that |
| body becomes sensitized to the eggs allergens, you | | | | all labels should be designed in such a way that a |
| may react to the ingestion of chicken products as | | | | 7-year-old child could read and understand the |
| well. | | | | ingredients. |
| Most food allergy reactions usually happen within a | | | | The doctor will then have you eat only eggs under |
| few minutes to a few hours after eating the eggs. | | | | close supervision. If symptoms appear after eating |
| Most mild to moderate reactions last less than a day | | | | the egg products they you are allergic to eggs and |
| and can involve a rash on the skin, cramps, diarrhea, | | | | will need to avoid anything that has on the label, |
| nausea, vomiting, runny nose, watery eyes, wheezing | | | | contains egg ingredients, made using egg ingredients, |
| and coughing. | | | | or made in a facility that also processes eggs. |
| Prior to seeing any allergy specialist for testing to on | | | | A growing awareness about food allergies is |
| egg allergies you will need to stop taking any | | | | becoming well known in the United States. Food |
| anti-allergy medication or over the counter | | | | manufactures and restaurants are becoming more |
| antihistamines 2 to 3 days before the test are to be | | | | understanding and willing to accommodate people |
| performed. Talk to the allergy specialist if you are | | | | living with food allergies. Living with any food allergy is |
| unsure about any medications that need to be | | | | no longer a major undertaking; it is now just a minor |
| stopped and for how long. | | | | adjustment to your life-style. |
| The allergic to eggs testing involves putting a liquid | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| extract of the egg protein on your body, usually the | | | | information. |
| back or forearm, and then scratching the skin slightly. | | | | |