• Mashup Score: 12

    AAAAI, the experts in allergy and immunology, provide an overview of anaphylaxis.

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    • A1 Any food can cause an anaphylactic reaction, but the most are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk & eggs. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 Symptoms usually appear within minutes to a few hours after eating a food. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 Anaphylaxis is triggered when the immune system overreacts to a usually harmless substance. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 Many people may not realize they have an allergy until they experience anaphylaxis. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that typically comes on quickly and may cause death. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 Anaphylaxis can be fatal. Sometimes symptoms go away, and then return a few hours later. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

    • A1 The most dangerous symptoms: low blood pressure, breathing difficulty and loss of consciousness. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/jnWdNuc9GM

  • Mashup Score: 13

    Some symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar, but knowing the differences between the two are very important.

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    • A3 A food intolerance occurs when you are unable to properly breakdown food. This could be due to enzyme deficiencies, sensitivity to food additives or reactions to naturally occurring chemicals in foods. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/HLYaS2lYm3

    • A3 Eating foods you are intolerant leaves you miserable but a food allergy the reaction can be deadly. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/HLYaS2lYm3

    • A1 Symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar but the differences are very important. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/HLYaS2lYm3

    • A1 A food allergic reaction involves the immune system which controls how your body defends itself. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/HLYaS2lYm3

  • Mashup Score: 6

    AAAAI experts offer tips for managing your food allergies while on vacation.

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    • A4 Learn the word for your allergy in the language of the country you’re visiting. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/6fIFJQygsz

    • A4 Research regional food to get an idea of the dishes to avoid. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/6fIFJQygsz

    • A4 When in a foreign country carry a card explaining in the local language what foods you can’t eat. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/6fIFJQygsz

    • A4 Know who to call in the area you’re visiting if you have an emergency. Have your allergist’s number #foodallergy101 https://t.co/6fIFJQygsz

    • A4 When traveling by airplane carry your medications with you - do not put them in checked luggage. #foodallergy101 https://t.co/6fIFJQygsz