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food allergy
(redirected from Food hypersensitivity)

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Noun1.food allergy - allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food
allergic reaction, allergy - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity


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And food hypersensitivity had not increased since a previous study on the subject 20 years ago.
Exclusive breastfeeding for nine months or more appears to increase the chances of a baby developing allergic conditions such as eczema and food hypersensitivity.
Food allergy" is often used synonymously with food hypersensitivity, an immunologic or allergic reaction to food or food additives.
 
 
 
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