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  1. Primary care physician : Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.

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    Treatment

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    Treatment depends on the severity and mainly involves management of the symptoms.

    Medication

    Alpha-and beta-adrenergic agonists: In case there are signs of anaphylactic shock.

    Epinephrine

    Antihistamines: For mild reactions, to manage symptoms such as hives and itching.

    Cetirizine

    Bronchodilators: In case there is shortness of breath, and to reduce inflammation of the airways.

    Salmeterol . Cortisone

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    Therapy

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    Intravenous therapy:Intravenous fluids are administered until the patient is able to swallow food with no difficulty.

    Oxygen therapy:Oxygen may be given to patients in acute shock.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    For the diagnosis, a comprehensive clinical history is taken by the doctor on the type of food taken before the reaction and history of a similar reaction.

    Common tests & procedures

    Physical examination: To rule out an anaphylactic reaction or to manage it promptly.

    Blood test: To look for antibodies towards the food consumed. The antibodies are usually IgE

    Skin prick test: Can also be done to look for antibodies by injecting the patient with a small amount of the possible allergen.

    Oral food challenge: Can be done where the patient is given increasing amounts of the allergen over time. This should be done under medical supervision.

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  1. Visit Health Canada's Food allergies and intolerances webpage to learn more about the Government's policies to enhance food safety for consumers with food allergies or gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease.
    www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-all…
    Introduction to Health Canada's Food Allergen Research Program, with links to further information on the program, the role of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), allergen labeling, consumer information on food allergens, regulatory amendments and workshops
    www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nu…
     
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