Can Duck Eggs Be Substituted for People With Severe Chicken Egg Allergies?
Chicken egg allergies result from a reaction to the proteins found in the egg and may be caused when the egg either is ingested or touches the skin. The allergy is most commonly seen in babies and toddlers.
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Frequency
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Cookies containing egg may not cause an allergic reaction. About 1.5 percent of all young children exhibit signs of chicken egg allergy. However, most outgrow the reaction over time. If you are allergic to eggs, you may still be able to tolerate them baked as ingredients into foods like cookies.
Substituting Duck Eggs
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Duck eggs differ in proteins from hen eggs and may not cause the same allergic reactions. Many people who exhibit signs of allergies to chicken eggs tolerate the proteins in the eggs of duck or other fowl quite well because they differ from hen eggs. However, if you have a severe allergic reaction to chicken eggs, it is recommended to get a doctor's opinion before consuming duck eggs.
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Symptoms
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Allergic reactions to any egg are usually mild and involve hives and sometimes swelling around the eyes and mouth. Less commonly, severe reactions can occur and children may exhibit abdominal pain, breathing difficulty and vomiting. Symptoms usually occur within minutes of egg consumption or contact.
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- Photo Credit eggs on a plate image by Tom Davison from Fotolia.com cookies image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com duck image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
