Allergies and intolerances
100 questions
How does allergy differ from intolerance?
•Allergy — immune response, can be life-threatening.
•Intolerance — digestive problem.
•Allergy: swelling, rash, anaphylaxis.
•Intolerance: bloating, diarrhea.
•Allergy diagnosed by an allergist.
What is lactose intolerance?
•Lack of enzyme lactase.
•Symptoms: bloating, gases, diarrhea from dairy.
•Severity varies — dosage can be adjusted.
•Lactase supplements help.
•Lactose-free products are available.
How to identify food allergy?
•Skin tests by an allergist.
•Blood test for IgE.
•Elimination diet with provocation.
•Do not trust IgG tests — unreliable.
•Keep a food diary.
What is celiac disease?
•Autoimmune disease, not allergy.
•Gluten damages the intestines.
•Symptoms: diarrhea, anemia, fatigue.
•Diagnosis: antibodies + biopsy.
•Treatment: lifelong gluten-free diet.
How to live with a food allergy?
•Always read labels.
•Inform restaurants.
•Carry adrenaline (EpiPen) for severe reactions.
•Wear an information bracelet.
•Educate others on how to help.
What is histamine and its role in allergies?
•Inflammatory and allergy mediator.
•Causes itching, swelling, redness.
•Antihistamines block its action.
•Sources: aged cheeses, wine, smoked foods.
•Diet helps with histamine intolerance.
How to recognize anaphylactic shock?
•Rapid onset after contact with allergen.
•Breathing difficulty, throat swelling.
•Drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness.
•Immediately inject adrenaline.
•Call an ambulance, even if symptoms improve.
What is cross-reactivity?
•Reaction to similar proteins in different foods.
•Birch-apple, pollen-nuts.
•Heat processing often helps.
•An allergist will map cross-reactions.
•Keeping a reaction diary is important.
How does adrenaline work in anaphylaxis?
•Quickly constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure.
•Relaxes airways.
•Blocks further histamine release.
•Effects appear in 3-5 minutes.
•Dose: 0.3-0.5 mg intramuscularly in the thigh.
What is atopic dermatitis?
•Chronic inflammatory skin disease.
•Often linked to food allergies in children.
•Dryness, itching, redness.
•Moisturizing is the main treatment.
•Avoiding triggers helps.
How to read labels when allergic?
•Look for 'Contains' on the label.
•Study the allergen list at the end.
•'May contain' — risk of cross-contamination.
•Learn to recognize hidden allergens.
•When in doubt — the manufacturer is responsible.
What is oral allergic syndrome?
•Itching in the mouth from raw fruits/vegetables.
•Associated with pollen allergy.
•Cooking/baking usually removes the reaction.
•Apples, peaches, cherries — common triggers.
•Antihistamines before eating help.
How to eat safely in a restaurant?
•Inform about severe allergy immediately.
•Ask about ingredients and cross-contamination.
•Choose simple dishes.
•Avoid buffets and shared pans.
•Keep medications with you.
What is non-specific food intolerance?
•Non-immune, non-enzymatic reaction.
•Symptoms vary and are unpredictable.
•Often related to the amount eaten.
•Difficult to diagnose.
•Keeping a diary is the best method.
How to cook for a family with allergies?
•Separate cutting boards, dishes, utensils.
•Prepare hypoallergenic dishes first.
•Label food containers.
•Clean surfaces thoroughly.
•Teach children safety rules.
What is FODMAP and their intolerance?
•Short-chain carbohydrates fermented in the gut.
•Cause bloating, gas, pain in sensitive individuals.
•Onion, garlic, wheat, dairy — main sources.
•Low-FODMAP diet helps with IBS.
•Introduce foods gradually.
How to distinguish allergy from IBS?
•Allergy is immune, IBS is a functional disorder.
•Allergy can be systemic, IBS affects only the gut.
•Specific markers exist for allergy.
•IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion.
•Symptoms may overlap.
What is sulfite sensitivity?
•Reaction to preservatives in wine, dried fruits.
•Symptoms: asthma, headache, rash.
•Not true allergy, but intolerance.
•Avoid 'sulfites' in ingredients.
•Organic wine may contain sulfites.
How does immunotherapy work for allergies?
•Gradual introduction of allergen in small doses.
•'Trains' the immune system.
•Course lasts 3-5 years.
•Effective for pollen, insect stings.
•Conducted only under an allergist's supervision.
What to do if food allergy is suspected?
•Immediately stop eating the suspected product.
•Record symptoms and time.
•Consult a doctor for referral.
•Do not exclude many foods at once.
•Keep a diary until the doctor visit.
Allergies and intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbs + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and intolerances: how to safely exclude foods?
Practice for 'Allergies and intolerances': plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. Easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and intolerances: what symptoms require urgent attention?
Answer for 'Allergies and intolerances': focus on regularity and balance, not on 'perfect' foods. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and intolerances: how to reduce cross-contamination risk?
For 'Allergies and Intolerances', it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: question №25
If the question is about 'Allergies and Intolerances', it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if you have gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Regarding 'Allergies and Intolerances', avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of 'Allergies and Intolerances', start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: what symptoms require urgent attention?
Practice for 'Allergies and Intolerances': plan 2–3 basic dishes for the week and prepare stock. It’s easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Answer on 'Allergies and Intolerances': focus on regularity and balance, not on 'perfect' products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: question №30
For 'Allergies and Intolerances', it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
If the question is about 'Allergies and Intolerances', it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if you have gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of 'Allergies and Intolerances', avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: what symptoms require urgent attention?
On the topic of 'Allergies and Intolerances', start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stocks. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet this way.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №35
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and bans without reason. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №40
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stocks. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet this way.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №45
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "perfect" products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter the most.
Allergies and Intolerances: what symptoms require urgent attention?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №50
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: what symptoms require urgent attention?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "perfect" products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter the most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question #55
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes for the week and prepare stockpiles. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "perfect" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter the most.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question #60
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare some stock. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet this way.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №65
Answer for "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or diseases.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and bans without reason. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №70
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare some stock. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet this way.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Answer for "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or diseases.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №75
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or diseases.
Allergies and Intolerances: Question №80
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: question №85
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
Regarding "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes for the week and prepare stockpiles. This makes it easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/excesses matter most.
Allergies and Intolerances: question №90
For "Allergies and Intolerances," it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances," it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or illnesses.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," avoid extremes and unnecessary restrictions. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and Intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances," start with a plate: half vegetables/fruits, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and Intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet.
Allergies and intolerances: question №95
Answer on "Allergies and Intolerances": focus on regularity and balance, not on "ideal" products. Calorie and protein deficits/surpluses matter most.
Allergies and intolerances: how to keep a food diary for diagnosis?
For "Allergies and Intolerances", it is helpful to read labels: sugar, salt, fiber, protein. Compare products per 100 g.
Allergies and intolerances: how to safely exclude products?
If the question is about "Allergies and Intolerances", it is better to coordinate the diet with a doctor/dietitian if there are gastrointestinal symptoms or diseases.
Allergies and intolerances: which symptoms require urgent attention?
For "Allergies and Intolerances", avoid extremes and bans without reason. Stable habits are more important than short-term diets.
Allergies and intolerances: how to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
On the topic of "Allergies and Intolerances", start with a plate: half — vegetables/fruits, a quarter — protein, a quarter — complex carbohydrates + healthy fats. This is a simple base.
Allergies and intolerances: question №100
Practice for "Allergies and Intolerances": plan 2–3 basic dishes per week and prepare stock. It's easier to maintain a stress-free diet.