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. 2021 Jul 8;5:195–243. doi: 10.5414/ALX02257E

Table 3. Symptoms of food allergy.

Target organ Symptoms
Systemic; Circulation Anaphylaxis
Hypotension, shock
Tachycardia (rarely bradycardia in anaphylaxis)
Drowsiness, dizziness
Syncope
Skin (transient) Erythema („flush“)
Eczema (worsening)
Urticaria
Itching
Angioedema
Exanthema
Eye Itching
Redness (conjunctival injections)
lacrimation
periorbital edema
Upper respiratory tract Nasal congestion
Itching
Rhinorrhea
Laryngeal edema, stridor
Hoarseness
Dry cough
Lower respiratory tract Cough
Thoracic tightness
Heaviness, shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Whistling breath sounds (wheezing)
Cyanosis
Oropharyngeal Swelling of lips, tongue and/or palate (angioedema)
Oral and/or pharyngeal itching (pruritus)
Tongue swelling
Gastrointestinal tract Nausea
Vomiting
Colicky abdominal pain
Gastroesophageal reflux
Diarrhea