Understanding food allergies can be challenging because of the variety of allergies, side effects, complications, signs, and symptoms that vary from person to person. A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body perceives as damaging, and then emits chemicals, such as histamine, to protect the body. Symptoms can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or cardiovascular system, and can vary from tingling in the mouth to respiratory problems, loss of consciousness, and even death.

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