Shellfish allergy symptoms typically develop within minutes after ingesting seafood or shellfish. They can last from several hours to a few days, depending on the severity of the reaction and the ...

If you have a shellfish allergy, you’ll want to avoid the types of shellfish you are allergic to. Also, be mindful that most people who have an allergy to one type of shellfish may also have an ...

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(Reuters Health) - A small study of children and adults in Canada suggests that fish and shellfish allergies don't usually resolve over time. Together with nut allergies, fish and shellfish ...

Food allergies affect millions of Americans, with increasing numbers diagnosed each year. These allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain proteins in food as harmful, ...

When D.C. Council member Marion Barry swelled up after eating shrimp-and-crab soup last week, he abruptly joined the ranks of an estimated 12 million people in the United States with food allergies.

Food allergies are more than just a minor inconvenience; they can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms for millions of people around the world. With the rise of food sensitivities ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been invited to a casual backyard party for a low-country boil. I’d like to attend and spend time with my friends, but my shellfish allergy means I can’t partake of the food.