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(HealthDay News) -- A food allergy -- commonly to edibles such as shellfish, nuts, wheat, eggs or milk -- often has telltale warning signs.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers this list of possibilities:

Skin that itches, turns red or develops a rash.
Watering, tearing eyes that may also itch.
Itching or congestion of the nose.
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping or vomiting.
Swelling.

Difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, tingling of the extremities, or constriction of the throat indicate a serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.

-- Diana Kohnle

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