How Do You Diagnose An Iodine Allergy?
Iodine is a trace element that occurs naturally in the human body. Allergic reactions often construed as iodine allergies are actually reactions to the muscle protein in shellfish. Despite the technicalities, allergic reactions is frightening and sometimes fatal. Learn to diagnose an allergic reaction and you may save someone’s life someday. Ask how long ago the affected person came in contact with shellfish. Allergic reactions happen within thirty minutes after ingesting the reactive protein. Look for swelling the person’s soft tissues. Examine their lips, mouth, tongue and throat. If there is swelling in any of these areas, proceed immediately to the emergency room. Continued swelling in the throat blocks the person’s airway, making it impossible for them to breath. Check for indications of internal irritation or swelling, such as coughing, wheezing, vomiting or diarrhea. Even if outward signs of swelling are not present, if any of these symptoms manifest go to the emergency room. Th
