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Food Allergy Causes and Risk Factors

Your risk of food allergies is influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Learn what you can't control and ways you can change your family's risks for the better.
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What Does It Mean If You Have a Soy Allergy?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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The Need to Avoid Legumes If You Have a Peanut Allergy
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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Learn If You Could Be Allergic to Simply the Smell of a Food
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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What You Need to Know About a Sulfite Allergy
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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Why Does Your Body Keep Having Allergies to Food?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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Can You Eat Eggs in Baked Goods If You're Allergic to Eggs?
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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Why People With Food Allergies Should Be Cautious of Cooking Oils
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
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Pork Allergy Caused by Allergies to Cats
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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How Your Tomato Allergy May Be Caused by Grass Pollen
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
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Does Eating Melon Make Your Mouth Itch?
By Daniel More, MD
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Which Medicines Should Be Avoided In People With a Food Allergy?
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
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What Causes a Food Allergy?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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Are Red and Yellow Food Dyes to Blame for Your Stomach Ache?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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I Have a Bad Peanut Allergy. Can I React Just from Smelling Peanuts?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD