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Onion allergy: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more – Medical News Today

When a person is allergic to onions, their immune system reacts as if the onions are a dangerous substance. The result is allergic symptoms that can be severe, such as vomiting, itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing. As onions are a commonly used ingredient in food, they can be difficult to avoid, so it is important… Read More »

Peanut allergy immunotherapy may actually do more harm than good

Food allergies are on the risePicture Partners/Alamy By Sam Wong For people with peanut allergies, undergoing immunotherapy may actually increase their risk of having allergic or anaphylactic reactions. Immunotherapy is an experimental treatment for allergies that involves repeated exposure to the allergen in gradually increasing doses, aiming to desensitise the patient’s immune system. To get… Read More »