Accompanying Information
Myth: “All anaphylactic reactions have skin symptoms.”
Fact: Although skin symptoms occur in most cases of food induced anaphylaxis, 10 to 20% of cases have no skin findings. For more information about recognizing allergic reactions see Signs & Symptoms in the Living Confidently with Food Allergy Handbook
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