What can you eat if you are allergic to shellfish?

What can you eat if you are allergic to shellfish?

Many shellfish-allergic people can eat mollusks (scallops, oysters, clams and mussels) with no problem. Still, anyone with shellfish allergy symptoms should consult an allergist before eating any other kind of shellfish.

What food contain shellfish?

These foods may also contain shellfish:

• Bouillabaisse.
• Cuttlefish ink.
• Fish stock.
• Seafood flavoring.
• Glucosamine.
• Seafood flavoring.
• Surimi.

  What helps with shellfish allergy?

  During a mild reaction Take an over-the-counter antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or loratadine (Claritin), as your doctor recommends. If you have a severe reaction, you also might be given one of these antihistamines.

  What foods do people with allergies need to avoid?

  

  Fortunately, all products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are required to list the major food allergens on their labels:

  • Shellfish.
  • Tree nuts.
  • Peanuts.
  • Fish.
  • Wheat.
  • Milk.
  • Eggs.
  • Soy.

  How do you know if you’re allergic to shellfish?

  Symptoms of fish or shellfish allergies vary and range from mild reactions to a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). The most common symptom is raised red bumps of skin (hives). Other symptoms include wheezing and trouble breathing, cramps, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting.

  Can you develop an allergy to shellfish later in life?

  Anyone can develop a shellfish allergy — even if you’ve had shellfish before without any problems. Although it can occur at any age, it appears more often in adults than in children. About 60% of people who have a shellfish allergy first get symptoms as an adult.

  Can you have an allergic reaction to the smell of shellfish?

  If you are in a restaurant or in the kitchen when shellfish are being cooked, you could still have an allergic reaction. Even just handling fish or smelling the steam of cooking seafood can trigger a serious allergic reaction in people who are extremely sensitive to seafood and shellfish.

  What can I drink to help with allergies?

  If you feel stuffy or have postnasal drip from your allergies, sip more water, juice, or other nonalcoholic drinks. The extra liquid can thin the mucus in your nasal passages and give you some relief. Warm fluids like teas, broth, or soup have an added benefit: steam.