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Egg allergy is a type of allergy that is very much experienced by children and is ranked second after cow's milk allergy.
Definition
Egg allergy is a type of allergy that is very much experienced by children and is ranked second after cow's milk allergy. Symptoms of allergies experienced can range from mild symptoms such as itching of the skin to severe symptoms such as shortness of breath and loss of consciousness that can be life-threatening. However, most cases of egg allergy in children will decrease and disappear before the child grows up.
Some children are more likely to develop an egg allergy than others. These risk factors include:
- Presence of atopic dermatitis or itching of the skin due to an allergic reaction
- Family history of , food allergies or eczema, especially parents and siblings
- Children's age.
Symptom Eggs Allergy
Symptoms of an egg allergy can appear immediately or several hours after a person consumes eggs or foods that contain egg components. Signs that can occur include:
- Skin irritation: red, swollen or itchy
- Pale or swollen lips
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Digestive disorders such as stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting
- , shortness of breath or asthma
If a person experiences symptoms for the first time after consuming eggs, he should be careful. It is possible that the symptoms that will occur if he eats eggs again can be more severe and can be life threatening. This severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction is called an anaphylactic reaction.
Signs that a person is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction include the following:
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Severe stomach pain
- Very fast heart rate
- Loss of consciousness due to drastic drop in blood pressure
Anaphylactic reactions must be treated quickly with epinephrine or adrenaline to avoid fatal consequences.
Reason
Basically, an allergic reaction arises as the body's response to certain substances (allergens). In egg allergy, the allergen in question can be egg whites, egg yolks or even the whole.
Although the most cases that occur are egg white allergies, someone who has allergies is generally still recommended to avoid all parts of eggs and their processed products that contain eggs.
Diagnosis eat Egg Allergy
The diagnosis of egg allergy can be considered by the presence of complaints after consuming eggs and foods containing eggs. To confirm the diagnosis, a series of additional tests are needed, such as:
- Skin prick test or skin prick test
The skin prick test is done by injecting a small amount of an ingredient that contains egg protein into the skin layer. If the results of this injection turn red and swollen, the prick test is interpreted as positive for egg allergy.
- Blood test
Blood tests are done to check the levels of specific antibodies to proteins in eggs.
- Test of elimination and provocation
Elimination test is done by crossing out eggs and various foods containing eggs from the daily menu. If the complaints subside and the symptoms no longer appear, chances are that the person does have an allergy to eggs.
If the symptoms experienced are not too severe, a provocation test – reinserting eggs into the daily menu – can be tried. If the symptoms reappear, then the person is positive for allergies. However, this provocation test is not recommended for people with severe allergic manifestations such as shortness of breath.
Treatment
The main treatment for an egg allergy is to avoid consuming eggs and various foods that have the potential to contain eggs. If an allergic reaction has already occurred, various treatments that can be given include:
- Antihistamines to suppress the body's allergic response
- injection if severe symptoms such as anaphylaxis occur
Prevention
To prevent an allergic reaction in someone who has an egg allergy, avoiding eggs and all products containing eggs is the solution.
Here are some other efforts that can be done:
- Make sure to read food labels before buying and make sure the food is egg-free
- Know and avoid foods that also contain egg protein components, namely: albumin, globulin, lecithin, livetin, lysozyme, vitellin, all foods that have the syllable "ova" or "ovo," such as ovalbumin or ovoglobulin
- Be careful when planning vaccinations. Some vaccines such as Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR), influenza (flu), yellow fever and Q fever vaccines generally contain a certain amount of egg protein. Some people may be allowed by doctors to still get this vaccine, but others who have a tendency to severe allergies should avoid this type of vaccine.