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Allergic Reaction
by moopsie, Jun 28, 2008 04:27PM
About a week ago I noticed that my lips were very dry and slightly swollen. I thought it was due to using a lip gloss with plumping properties. I never used one before. But a day or two later I noticed that my eyelids also seemed a litttle dry and slightly swollen. Well, now almost a week later I noticed an itchy rash on the top of my chest when I got out of the shower. Any suggestions on what's causing this? I am baffled. I have eaten a lot of fish this week and gold cherry tomatoes from my garden. Nothing that I can put my finger on.
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This seems to be an allergic reaction.Sea-food products are known triggers for this, it can happen even if you have eaten the same food before.
In older children and adults, the most common food allergies are:
Fish
Peanuts
Shellfish
Tree nuts
Symptoms of oral allergy syndrome:Itchy lips, tongue, and throat and swollen lips (sometimes).
The symptoms will likely go away in a brief time. Antihistamines may relieve the discomfort. Soothing skin creams like Calamine may provide some relief.