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Why Is It Allergies Do Not Show Up Right Away Which Chocolate Didn't

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Westfield, MA

I also have sarcoidosis with lung involvement

February 17
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How Long Do Symptoms of a Food Allergy Reaction Last? Read Article...
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That would be called a late reaction- occurs several hours to days after exposure to the allergen. There are two other stages to an allergic reaction: 1st is Prodrome; it occurs within minutes to exposure to allergens The second one is; Early reaction occurs with minted to hours after exposure to allergen. I would recommend reading: The Complete Guide tomFood Allergies in Adults snd Children Scott H. Sicherer MD.

March 23
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I second Cheryl’s answer!!

September 24
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

It may be a allergic reaction to soy lecithin and even though I am highly allergic to soy it didn't show up in skin test for it. Had to ask allergist to do blood test. It came up on that

March 25

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