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What Are The Symptoms Of Broccoli Allergy?

Hi. The last 4 times i had broccoli the reaction was the same. Throat feeling like it's closing, hard to breath, red throat, coughing, itchy throat. I haven't been allergic to anything before that I know of. But i was wondering if i could possibly be allergic to broccoli
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain, the symptoms of Throat feeling closed, hard to breath, red throat, coughing, itchy throat and always happening after eating Broccoli can be most probably due to Allergy to Broccoli..
It comes under food allergies..
But for confirmation you need to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Food Challenge test, RAST test can help in confirmation of the cause..
In case if broccoli allergy is confirmed as the cause then the best way to avoid the reaction is to avoid eating broccoli..
In case if you are accidentally exposed to the allergen then you can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Allegra..
You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..
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Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Broccoli Allergy?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain, the symptoms of Throat feeling closed, hard to breath, red throat, coughing, itchy throat and always happening after eating Broccoli can be most probably due to Allergy to Broccoli.. It comes under food allergies.. But for confirmation you need to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Food Challenge test, RAST test can help in confirmation of the cause.. In case if broccoli allergy is confirmed as the cause then the best way to avoid the reaction is to avoid eating broccoli.. In case if you are accidentally exposed to the allergen then you can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Allegra.. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.. br Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.