How Do You Live With A Soy Allergy?
Soy is becoming more popular because of its health benefits, but it’s also one of the top eight most common foods that trigger allergies in children, often beginning with a reaction to soy-based infant formula and in more and more cases, persisting into adulthood.[1] The symptoms are usually mild, but sometimes they’re life-threatening. If you or your child has a soy allergy, here’s how to cope. • Become familiar with the symptoms of an allergic reaction to soy. They’re usually mild and develop within a few minutes to an hour after consuming soy:[2] • Tingling in the mouth • Hives, itching or eczema • Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body • Canker sores • Wheezing, runny nose or trouble breathing • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting • Know how to recognize anaphylaxis. This is a severe, life-threatening reaction that’s more common in people who are asthmatic or have other food allergies (e.g. peanuts
