How Do You Treat A Shellfish Allergic Reaction?
Shellfish is a common food allergen that triggers the body to flood histamines into the bloodstream causing symptoms. Allergies range from mild to life-threatening so it’s important to know what to do if they occur and how to treat them. Stay away from shellfish. The most effective way to treat your allergy is to avoid it completely. If you know which type of fish it is you can take steps to eliminate it from your diet. Be label conscious too. Make an appointment with an allergy specialist to run some tests. If you’re not certain which foods you are having a reaction to the doctor can run skin and blood tests to determine the problem. Ask your server. If you’re at a restaurant ask your server if the food you’re ordering contains the shellfish you react to. If they are not sure, ask them to check with the chef to confirm it. Treat mild skin allergies that produce symptoms of hives or rash with oral antihistamines. An antihistamine should stop the allergic reaction pretty quickly, but if
