Dangers of AllergiesFood reactions cause around 30,000 emergency visits and kill 150-200 people a year; most of them are teens. If you’ve already had an allergic reaction, you’re at risk of anaphylaxis. However, not all allergic reactions will lead to anaphylactic shock. An anaphylactic reaction is different, because a number of symptoms can appear all at once.
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What Causes These Allergies? |
According to a recent survey by the Center of Disease Control (CDC), there has been a 50 % increase from the late 1990's in the number of children with food allergies. Doctors haven't determined one thing that causes these severe allergies, however, they have a few possible ideas: dramatic environmental changes such as pesticide use along with chemicals, antibiotics, preservatives and hormones in the food supply.
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