How to Treat a Chicken Allergy Reaction
Believe it or not, allergies to meat, particularly poultry, are far more common than you might imagine. Often a chicken allergy manifests as ear infections, frequent colds or even vomiting after a meal. Luckily, if you have developed a chicken allergy there are a few ways that you can treat a reaction.
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Treat a mild chicken allergy reaction by simply waiting it out. If your symptoms are mild, you may be able to simply rest and relax, allowing the allergens to work their way from your system naturally. Drink plenty of water and keep your body warm to help promote sweat and urination.
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Take up to 2000 mg of Vitamin C beginning as soon as you realize you have ingested chicken, continuing until all of your symptoms have past. Vitamin C helps the body to remove toxins and other harmful agents and can help to lessen the symptoms of your allergies. If you experience an upset stomach after taking Vitamin C, take smaller doses multiple times throughout the day.
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See a doctor as soon as possible, or even visit the emergency room if you have severe allergy reactions. While symptoms of chicken allergies vary greatly from one person to the next, for some, accidental ingestion of poultry products can mean anaphylactic shock. If you have difficulty breathing, headaches, dizziness or confusion, see a doctor for an allergy shot immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware of your allergy at all times, avoiding anything that might include poultry products, such as soups made with chicken broth and products which contain eggs.
Always read the list of ingredients before buying packaged food items and inform your waiter of your allergy when you go out to eat. Prevention is always the best way to treat an allergy.
Speak to your doctor about possible medications that can be used when you begin to experience a chicken allergy. Reactions can often be decreased through the use of antihistamines, B vitamins, carbonate salts, allergy shots or even digestive enzymes. The specific medication will depend on the type of reaction you experience and may require a bit of trial and error to find the best option for you. Never self medicate for a food allergy, as you can make your symptoms worse.
