FreeMD® Food Allergies: Definition

Food Allergies

Definition

Food Allergies Definition

Common names:

Allergy Food
Allergy to Food
Food Allergies

A person with a food allergy has an abnormal reaction to food that is normally harmless. The immune system, which fights infection, becomes activated when the body is exposed to the food. This results in inflammation of the skin, eyes, lungs or intestines.

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Last Updated: Apr 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Food Allergies References:

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