Soy Allergy: Symptoms and Treatment Routes
What is a soy allergy?
A soy allergy can arise both in primary form (in children) and in secondary form as part of a cross allergy with birch pollen. Allergy symptoms include itching and burning in the mouth and throat, but also skin reactions. A soy allergy is treated primarily by avoiding typical soy products. Hyposensitization does not help yet.
Since soybeans contain many proteins, they are often on the menu of vegetarians and vegans. But in many other foods, where you would not think directly, the beans are included ? for example in tofu, miso or as soybean oil in margarine. Allergy sufferers should therefore always carefully study the important list of ingredients.
What symptoms are caused by the allergy to soybeans?
If soy products are consumed, it comes through the allergens common for the following symptoms in affected people:
- Itching and burning in the mouth and throat
- Swelling of the tongue, lips and area around the larynx
- Reddened mucous membranes
- nausea
- Rash / hives
- Anaphylactic shock (in severe cases, rather in the rarer primary form)
Is the soy allergy caused by a cross reaction with birch pollen, The symptoms may be stronger during birch flowering.
How can I tell if I have a soy allergy?
The easiest way to diagnose an allergy is to have a doctor prick test. However, this method works only for the primary soy allergy. Whether the secondary form is present can only be determined by examining certain antibodies. Final safety for the diagnosis then gives a so-called provocation test under medical supervision.
Allergy reactions: What helps against a soy allergy?
Those suffering from a soy allergy should avoid any contact with appropriate foods, so that no allergic reaction occurs. By the way, not only food but also medicines can contain soy. In case of a severe allergy, the pharmacist should be asked if a particular product contains soy or not.
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