There is an interesting article in the Allergy News section on holiday food. It talks about food allergies and food sensitivities.

"Food allergies differ from mere food sensitivities, says Dr. Richard L. Wasserman, director of pediatric allergy and immunological studies at Medical City Dallas. Someone who gets cramps or diarrhea from a glass of milk or a plate of scrambled eggs is sensitive. Someone who develops hives, swelling, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath is suffering a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. That person needs immediate medical attention."

I guess technically I have been calling my food issues "allergies" when they are "sensitivities." Thankfully I have never had any severe allergic reactions.

This morning I read an article about Debra Messing and a reaction she had to perfume. Very scary!

Posted by elizabeth | Filed under: Allergies