| If you have a true wheat allergy, then you will | | | | very hard for you to breathe. |
| experience symptoms almost immediately or within a | | | | Eczema |
| few hours. Symptoms can vary each time you eat | | | | Wheat allergy is different to wheat intolerance |
| wheat or come in contact with wheat - yes you can | | | | because it usually occurs immediately and involves an |
| have a reaction from just touching it if you have an | | | | immediate immune response using IgE antibodies. In |
| allergy! Wheat allergy can sometimes be confused | | | | wheat intolerance, your body is lacking the enzymes |
| with a wheat intolerance or Celiac disease. Learning | | | | needed to adequately digest the protein in wheat. |
| about the common symptoms will make it a lot | | | | Celiac disease is different again, where it is an |
| clearer to you on whether or not you have a wheat | | | | autoimmune response to gluten which causes your |
| allergy. | | | | own immune system to attack your small intestine |
| Common symptoms: | | | | inhibiting the absorption of nutrients. |
| Hives | | | | All of these have their own unique symptoms, so it's |
| Diarrhoea | | | | important to learn about the different symptoms of |
| Difficulty breathing | | | | each condition so you have a better understanding of |
| Itchy eyes | | | | what may be effecting you. This will make it easier |
| Nasal congestion | | | | for you to know what treatment route to take and |
| Nausea and vomiting | | | | also make it easier for you to explain to your doctor |
| Anaphylaxis - A life threatening reaction that | | | | what is happening. |
| causes swelling of your throat and mouth making it | | | | |