Could there be an allergy to lentils, the reasons for the manifestation?

Allergies to lentils and other legumes are considered one of the most common. This family includes many products present in the diet of modern people. They contain nutrients and large amounts of protein.

Vegetarians and adherents of proper nutrition love legumes very much. There are also cross-reactions. Therefore, if a person cannot tolerate one species, he will have to exclude the entire family from the diet.

Allergy to peas in a child

Allergies are the most common disease on earth. Every second person has experienced symptoms of allergic reactions at least once in their life, and 20% of the population are chronic allergy sufferers. This is a good reason to know as much as possible about this disease and be able to recognize allergies at the first symptoms. Food products can cause a strong immune reaction, and legumes are no exception, among which Russian residents love peas, beans and peanuts.

About legumes

Legumes
This plant family includes a lot of products that have become firmly established in the modern human diet. They are a source of many nutrients and can also replace meat gastronomy, because they contain a record amount of protein. This is an indispensable product for a vegetarian diet and proper nutrition.

Legumes include:

Beans (colored, green)

Peanuts

Guar (used to make chewing gum)

Many of these legumes are used as dietary supplements, and some can often be seen as stand-alone dishes on tables. It should be remembered that cross-allergies are very common, so if you have a reaction to one of the foods, you should exclude the entire legume family from your diet.

Why do allergies occur?

Legumes can provoke allergies.
Any allergic reaction occurs due to the invasion of a foreign protein into the blood of our body. Legumes contain about 20 allergens that can provoke a negative immune reaction. It is the high percentage of protein content that makes these products so dangerous for allergy sufferers.

Mothers love to feed their children natural products, so beans and green peas appear in the child’s diet very early. However, allergic reactions are not uncommon. Not every baby is able to tolerate a new product normally, so you should carefully monitor your child’s reaction, because it can be very ambiguous.

Allergies are provoked by the following factors:

Heredity. Genetics plays a decisive role, so parents with allergies very often give birth to children who will suffer chronically from allergies.

Bad ecology. Environmental pollution also has a detrimental effect on the body and its ability to withstand negative factors.

Pathologies of the immune system, chronic and congenital diseases of internal organs.

Lack of diet in a pregnant woman and nursing mother.

These are just some of the reasons that can affect a child's susceptibility to allergies. The reaction develops both in very young children and in adults at any age, so the possibility of allergies in any person cannot be ruled out.

What is an allergy and what causes it?

Allergy is the body’s high sensitivity to irritants that from time to time can have a negative effect on a person.

There are two theories of its origin:

1. Theory of the influence of hygiene. Proposed by David Strahan in 1989, he argues that if more people begin to practice good hygiene, they can protect themselves and their bodies from being overloaded with antigens that cause allergic reactions in people.
2. The growth of the chemical industry and the use of its products. Many products can become allergens, as they directly affect the body, nervous and endocrine systems.

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Symptoms of an allergic reaction

Peas as an allergy provocateur
Since people eat beans, peas and other legumes, first of all they enter the digestive tract and from there they penetrate into the blood. This is why the initial symptoms are observed in the digestive system.

The reaction can then spread throughout the body, causing the following disorders in adults and children:

Skin rashes in the form of red spots

General deterioration in health

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes

Difficulty breathing, dry cough

All these symptoms may be accompanied by an increase in temperature, the child loses appetite, becomes restless and moody, and sleep is disturbed. Adults often tolerate allergic symptoms more easily, but the reaction can be very severe.

Allergic reaction to legumes

In some cases, an allergy to peas, beans and other legumes can lead to very serious conditions such as angioedema and anaphylactic shock. A very common source of these extensive reactions are peanuts and peanut butter. Children experience swelling of the face and limbs, which can lead to swelling of the larynx. Anaphylactic shock develops very quickly, and its symptoms are not easy to recognize.

Allergen f235 – lentils, IgE

[21-119] Allergen f235 – lentils, IgE
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Lentils, as an etiological factor in food allergies, are classified as having an average degree of allergenic activity (without taking into account individual characteristics).

The most common manifestations are diseases of the digestive system (allergic stomatitis, cheilitis, gastritis, colitis, gastroenteritis), skin (atopic dermatitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema) and less often - respiratory organs (allergic rhinitis, asthma).

Determination of specific immunoglobulin E to a given allergen in increased quantities indicates an acute allergic reaction (immediate hypersensitivity).

Synonyms Russian

Specific immunoglobulin E to lentils, allergy to legumes.

English synonyms

Allergen f235 – lentil.

Research method

Chemiluminescent immunoassay.

Units

IU/ml (international unit per milliliter).

What biomaterial can be used for research?

Venous blood.

How to properly prepare for research?

• Do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.

General information about the study

Legumes are among the most common food allergens. The mechanism of development of the pathological reaction is associated with the presence of specific simple and complex proteins in the plant cell.

These are glycoproteins, polypeptides, haptens that combine with the corresponding food proteins. Legumes contain about 30 different antigens, including 8-10 allergens. Some of them exhibit pronounced cross-reactions within this family.

The most important components are albumin, vicillin, legumin; the albumin fraction is the most allergenic.

Lentils are a legume rich in vitamins and proteins. Belongs to the same family as beans and peanuts. If you are allergic to peanuts or peas, you may also be allergic to lentils.

The ability of a food protein to act as an allergen for a child or adult depends on the presence in its composition of so-called epitopes, structures capable of inducing the production of IgE antibodies.

The synthesis of these mediators and further activation of the activity of mast cells and basophils leads to the development of symptoms. Lentils, like other legumes, can be an allergenic food, although allergies to them are not common.

The severity of clinical signs also depends on the amount of allergen ingested.

Symptomatic picture of an allergic immune response: vomiting; loose stools; increased formation of gases; problems with bowel movements; colic in infants; pain in the stomach; rash on the skin in the form of red spots; deterioration in general health; dry cough, difficulty breathing. Adults may have a fever and loss of appetite. The child becomes capricious, sleeps and eats poorly. If you are particularly sensitive to lentils, symptoms may even appear in response to inhalation of steam during cooking.

Determination of allergen-specific IgE antibodies is a test for allergic sensitization, confirming the connection of allergy symptoms with an immediate hypersensitivity reaction. The results of testing for specific IgE antibodies when diagnosing allergies should be interpreted depending on the clinical picture of the disease.

What is the research used for?

• Identifying lentil allergies;
• determination of possible causes of exacerbation of an allergic disease (allergic rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, etc.);
• when searching for possible allergens in idiopathic anaphylaxis.

When is the study scheduled?

• If you suspect an allergy to lentils;
• if there is a history of idiopathic anaphylaxis;
• if skin tests are not possible or in addition to them.

What do the results mean?

Reference values: 0.00 – 0.10 IU/ml.

Reasons for the increased result:

• sensitization to lentils.

Reasons for negative results:

• lack of sensitization to this allergen;
• long-term restriction or exclusion of contact with the allergen.



Important Notes

• Performing this study is safe for the patient compared to skin tests (in vivo), since it eliminates the patient’s contact with the allergen. Taking antihistamines and age characteristics do not affect the quality and accuracy of the study.

Also recommended

• Total immunoglobulin E (IgE) in serum
• Fadiatope (ImmunoCAP)
• Fadiatope for children (ImmunoCAP)
• Allergen f309 – chickpeas (chickpeas), IgE
• Allergen f315 – green beans, IgE
• Eczema

+ determination of specific immunoglobulins class E for other allergens

Who orders the study?

Allergist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist, pediatrician, therapist, general practitioner.

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How to treat legume allergies?

If you find yourself or your children have a negative reaction to legumes, you should immediately stop taking this drug. You can rinse your stomach, take natural sorbents and antihistamines. This will help you quickly return to normal health.

After the condition has improved, you should definitely visit a doctor. An allergist will conduct a series of necessary studies to identify the exact cause of the allergic reaction and all the substances to which your body reacts.

It is not recommended to conduct research in children under 3 years of age, as their immunity changes quickly and the results will not be reliable. It is better to create a hypoallergenic environment in the house and adhere to a therapeutic diet so that the baby feels comfortable. The diet is also indicated for adults, because the main condition for successful treatment is avoiding contact with the allergen. Therefore, beans, green peas, peanuts and other legumes will have to be removed from the diet.

You need to see a doctor

Usually the doctor creates a diet independently, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, and also gives recommendations on what to do in case of relapse. Typically, the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction are effectively treated with traditional antihistamines, drops and sprays for the eyes and nose, as well as gels or ointments to reduce symptoms on the skin. If a person has a reaction from the respiratory system, treatment will be more serious so that the condition does not develop into bronchial asthma.

What does an allergy sufferer need to know?

Tests should be taken in any case, for each type of allergen. Green beans will not always become a source of allergy if a reaction is observed to white or red beans. And green peas can be tolerated absolutely normally by a person who cannot eat soy. Each organism is individual. Therefore, consultation with a doctor is mandatory regarding the treatment of allergies.

During pregnancy, a woman needs to adhere to a hypoallergenic diet, because the baby receives all the substances that the mother uses. The same applies to the lactation period. At this time, most babies experience some problems if the mother begins to eat foods that are strong allergens, which can easily cause a reaction in the baby.

Why does the reaction occur?

The human immune system is designed in such a way that everything foreign that finds itself in the body (viruses, bacteria) must be eliminated or neutralized. Sometimes healthy products fall into the “foreign” category, which for most people are not only absolutely safe, but also necessary. What is the reason for this reaction?

Important! According to scientists, today people are constantly faced with new irritants in the form of synthetic fabrics, drugs, food additives, artificial colors and preservatives. The immune system becomes overloaded, ceases to cope with its protective functions, and does not always correctly identify the “enemy.”

If a person was genetically predisposed to the disease, experienced stress, suffered some kind of illness, lives in an aggressive environment, an allergic reaction will not be long in coming - the body will react violently, painfully to a foreign protein (if we are talking about a food allergy, as in the situation with peas).

Predisposing factors are also age (in children, allergies are diagnosed 3 times more often than in adults) and gender - women suffer from this disease 7 times more often than men.

Could it be on legumes?

Can a product that is not exotic in Russia be allergenic? Yes maybe. Experts included peas in the middle group based on the strength of their allergenic activity (there are also weak and high).

In general, legumes contain almost 3 dozen allergens. A person who finds peas unacceptable may find that they have a similar negative reaction to other members of the legume family:

The situation when a painful reaction occurs not only to the main product (peas in this case), but also to similar ones is called “cross allergy”. Therefore, doctors urge caution with all foods that may contain representatives of the legume family, even in the form of minor additives.

Attention! The peculiarity of an allergic reaction to peas is that it is rarely immediate and usually appears 3-5 days after eating this product. This makes diagnosis much more difficult. Laboratory tests help solve the problem, as well as the help of the patient himself, if he keeps a detailed food diary. By analyzing the records, the doctor will quickly solve a difficult problem.

The stomach and intestines are primarily affected by food allergens in adults and children. Then, using the circulatory system as a “transport”, dangerous substances are distributed throughout the body. Symptoms of the disease:

• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• flatulence;
• colic in a child, stomach cramps in an adult;
• skin rashes (spots, urticaria);
• runny nose, sneezing, swelling of the nasal mucosa;
• burning, itching in the palate;
• cough, difficulty breathing;
• redness of the mucous membranes of the eyes, tearing;
• general malaise, weakness.

Children in this state are characterized by loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, causeless anxiety, and whims. The child constantly reaches his hands to his eyes because his eyelids itch. The temperature may rise.

According to doctors, adult patients tolerate an allergic reaction more easily, but it is in them that the disease is sometimes extremely acute. The most dangerous manifestations are anaphylactic shock and Quincke's edema. They develop rapidly and require urgent treatment, since they pose a real threat to the patient’s life.

Symptoms

There are many signs of allergies. It may manifest differently in each patient. But there are several symptoms that are most often characteristic of a reaction to vegetables.

1. Respiratory reactions - sneezing, coughing, allergic conjunctivitis, mucous discharge from the nose, hoarse breathing, in the absence of medical assistance - suffocation, asthmatic attacks.
2. Skin reactions - rash, severe redness of the skin, itching, irritation, peeling, blisters, swelling.

   
   Allergic rhinitis can be triggered by eating carrots

3. Gastrointestinal disorders. The most common form of food allergy. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tingling, swelling and discomfort in the lips and mouth.

If the patient does not take appropriate measures in the first minutes of the allergy manifestation, the attack can cause a very serious complication called anaphylactic shock.

This condition involves the following symptoms:

• labored breathing;
• loss of consciousness;
• convulsions;
• vomit;
• a sharp drop in blood pressure;
• the appearance of a profuse rash all over the body;
• involuntary urination.

There is a threat to the patient's life. With an allergy to vegetables, anaphylactic shock very rarely develops quickly and suddenly, but sometimes this happens, for example, with peanut intolerance.

Treatment

If an adult or child has an allergic reaction to peas or other legumes, they should be immediately excluded from the menu. To get rid of painful symptoms and prevent them from intensifying, urgent measures are necessary: ​​gastric lavage, taking antihistamines and sorbents.

And then, even if the condition has returned to normal, you should definitely visit a doctor to prevent this from happening in the future and, if necessary, undergo a course of preventive treatment and discuss a diet.

As for children under 3 years of age, complex tests are usually not prescribed for them, since their immunity is in the formative stage and can change quickly, which is why laboratory data is likely to quickly become irrelevant.

The doctors' recommendation in this case is to create a hypoallergenic environment in the home for the child, and a therapeutic diet developed by the doctor in each specific case. Medicines (sprays, ointments, antihistamines) are also selected taking into account age.

When treating pea allergies in young and adult patients, the following are used:

• sorbents (Lactofiltrum, Enterosgel);
• antihistamines (Zyrtec, Zodak, Erius, Claritin, Suprastinex);
• in difficult cases - hormonal drugs in the form of tablets (Dexamethasone);
• ointments – hormonal (Ftorokort, Elokom) and non-hormonal (Bepanten, Skin-cap).

If the skin lesions are significant, the itching does not allow you to forget about yourself, or interferes with sleep, the doctor may prescribe injections (for example, Suprastin) - intramuscularly or intravenously.

Folk remedies help relieve symptoms of food allergies and are a good prevention of the disease in the future. These can be healing baths, infusions, lotions. They become part of a comprehensive treatment, so they must be approved or recommended by a doctor. Here are some options:

1. Take nettle infusion (for at least 3 weeks to completely get rid of allergy symptoms).
2. Brewing and consuming bran before breakfast, on an empty stomach (this helps normalize the functioning of the stomach and intestines).
3. Drinking a mixture of lemon juice and crushed eggshells (relieves painful symptoms).
4. Rolling a hot boiled egg on your nose (relieves allergic rhinitis).

Treatment and prevention

The first thing to do if allergy symptoms appear is to exclude the allergen product from the diet, in any form. Avoid boiled, baked, canned beans, as well as products that contain them even in small quantities.

To help your body cope with the effects of the allergen, take an antihistamine. You may also need anti-allergen ointment or nasal spray if the allergy manifests itself as itching, redness and runny nose.

If the reaction is severe, hospitalization and the use of potent medications are required, which are prescribed by the doctor based on the patient’s condition.

Medicines

Doctors usually prescribe the following medications:

1. Cetrin is one of the most effective antihistamines. Its advantages include the speed of action, in addition, it can be taken by children. Cetrine does not cause drowsiness, so it can be used even during the working day.
2. Claritin is also an effective and fast-acting drug. Allowed for children and drivers, as it does not affect the patient's condition. However, Claritin is not recommended for kidney problems or during breastfeeding.
3. Fenistil is a second generation antiallergic drug. Helps well with allergies to pollen and food. However, the medicine causes drowsiness and also enhances the effect of alcohol, so you must avoid alcoholic beverages during the treatment period.

Important! If allergies are a chronic disease, only a doctor can prescribe medications. If you have a spontaneous reaction to pollen, food or other external factors, you can use one of the listed remedies.

Traditional methods

In the modern world, it is easier to buy medicine at a pharmacy, but sometimes you can use your grandmother’s recipes. For example, prepare a herbal tincture. For it you will need:

• centaury – 5 tbsp;
• rosehip – 4 tbsp;
• St. John's wort – 4 tbsp;
• horsetail – 2 tbsp;
• dandelion root – 3 tbsp. l.;
• corn silk – 1 tbsp;
• pharmaceutical chamomile – 1 tbsp.

Mix all the ingredients and add water, calculating the proportions as follows: 0.5 cups of water per 1 tbsp. herbal mixture. Leave the mixture for 8 hours, then put on fire and bring to a boil. Wrap the container with the broth and leave for another 4 hours. Strain the mixture and drink a third of a glass 3 times a day before meals. The course lasts six months.

Some tips

If you suspect an allergy, you should definitely consult a doctor, since nuances are possible: a painful reaction only to fresh or canned peas, or to a cooked product (in soup, puree). You should not limit yourself to eating foods that are safe.

Well, if peas are the cause of ailments, they should be replaced in the menu with the same protein-rich foods as meat and milk.

Important! You should be careful with sausage products, since peas and other legumes are often used in their production.

It is advisable for pregnant women and nursing mothers to follow a hypoallergenic diet, since the baby’s immune system is developing, and allergenic foods can become too serious a test for it - the “foundation” will be laid for problems that will be found in an adult.

If you have a food allergy to peas, you should avoid contact with the flowering plant, as there is a high probability of a negative reaction to its pollen.

Diagnostic methods

Allergy to legumes requires careful diagnosis.
Only with the help of special studies can the irritant be determined. First, the allergist analyzes complaints to clarify the range of food irritants and their connection with the existing clinical picture. When diagnosing a disease in a child, intrauterine sensitization is taken into account. The doctor asks how the woman ate during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and whether there were any cases of food abuse.

In adults, skin tests are used to diagnose the disease. But they are carried out only during remission under the supervision of a doctor. But the specificity of these tests is low, so the diagnosis must be made taking into account the medical history. You should also pay attention to sensitivity to other irritants.

If a patient has a problem with hay fever, which is combined with a negative reaction to the legume family, then a food allergy is diagnosed.

In addition to skin tests, laboratory tests are also used. First of all, the presence of immunoglobulin E in the blood is determined. For this purpose, a radioimmunological or enzyme immunoassay method is used.

Such tests are prescribed if it is not possible to make a diagnosis using skin tests, since this technique is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, severe reactions to foods, as well as in case of long-term use of antihistamines.

Allergy to green peas

Young pea fruits are among the lowest-calorie foods and are recommended as a dietary product. However, green peas are very often the cause of allergic reactions. In this case, the clinical picture of the allergy appears only on the 3rd or 5th day after ingestion of peas. Most often, allergies to green peas are cross-related. Therefore, identifying the true cause of an allergic reaction is a rather complex process, as with any type of food allergy.

Therefore, to identify the allergen, first of all, you need to contact a medical facility. At the same time, you need to start keeping a food diary in order to accurately understand which product is the source of the allergy. Only an accurate diagnosis will help get rid of allergies.

The main symptoms of an allergy to green peas are itching and burning in the palate. Swelling of the lips and a sore throat may occur. Redness around the lips may also indicate a negative reaction to green peas. Please note that if you often experience sneezing and a stuffy nose, these symptoms also often indicate the presence of an allergy. Your eyelids may itch. Difficulty breathing and swallowing. Very rarely, but nausea can still occur, even leading to vomiting. Maybe an upset stomach and pain in the intestinal area. It is extremely rare, but anaphylactic shock can still occur.

Allergy sufferers with hay fever especially need to be careful. So during the flowering season, an allergy to young peas may also occur. Individuals with cocoa and cocoa intolerances should also be careful when handling green peas, as cross-allergy may occur. It must be remembered that any medication can cause cross-allergy.

If a person has had at least one allergic reaction to any product or substance, green peas must be introduced into the diet gradually and in small doses, despite the fact that they are not among the highly allergenic products.

If the patient is aware of an allergy to green peas, he will have to adhere to a hypoallergenic diet and exclude peas from the diet altogether. Diet is especially important during an exacerbation. When dieting, it is necessary to exclude fatty and salty, and especially smoked foods. You should not eat offal, namely sausage. Mayonnaise, ice cream and processed cheese are prohibited. You should not eat citrus fruits, vegetables and fruits with a pronounced red and orange color. You will have to give up carbonated drinks, chocolate and cocoa, and especially coffee. You should use apiproducts and any food with dyes with caution. Do not overuse flour products.

It is recommended to consume all kinds of cereals, except semolina. You can eat fermented milk products and lean meats. Almost all vegetables can be consumed, except legumes. That is, ordinary cabbage, squash, pumpkin, and so on are perfect for such a diet. Fruits include apples and pears, but preferably not red in color. It is better to use olive or corn oil for cooking. But a hypoallergenic diet implies that it will be prescribed by a doctor, and not used by trial and error. Since, intolerance to any product from a hypoallergenic diet may occur.

Also, green peas are not recommended for people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Nursing mothers should not eat young peas either, as they often have problems with flatulence. Peas are not recommended for people with gout, since peas can increase the production of uric acid, which is detrimental for this type of disease. People with joint and kidney diseases should also not eat peas.

Food allergies

Authors : American Academy of Pediatrics

Any food can cause an allergic reaction, but it turns out that 90% of food allergies in children are caused by just 6 foods - milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat. In adults, the majority of serious allergic reactions are caused by only 4 types of foods: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and crustaceans. Allergies to fruits and vegetables are much less common and are usually less severe.

Cow's milk

Allergy to cow's milk is one of the most common allergies in young children. 2-3% of children under 3 years of age are allergic to cow's milk protein. Perhaps the reason is that this is the first foreign protein that young children receive in large quantities, especially if they are bottle-fed. Children with an allergy to cow's milk, even when breastfed, may experience colic or eczema, which disappear when dairy products are eliminated from the nursing mother's diet.

The most common symptom of milk allergy in children is vomiting after feeding. But more severe reactions also occur. Colic, increased gas formation, and anxiety are sometimes the only manifestations of an allergy to cow's milk protein in infants. Other allergy symptoms include dry skin, itching, rash, and atopic dermatitis.

And of course, the most obvious allergy symptoms are hives or breathing problems that appear immediately after eating dairy products.

Most children with an allergy to cow's milk also react to the milk of other animals, so it is not worth replacing cow's milk with goat's or sheep's milk.

It is worth noting that some children with an allergy to cow's milk protein cannot tolerate soy protein. Therefore, soy-based mixtures may also not be suitable for them. In this case, you will have to work with your pediatrician to select a mixture based on deeply hydrolyzed proteins or amino acids.

Many children outgrow their milk allergy as their immune systems mature. However, your pediatrician may suggest that you do an allergy test before your baby tries milk again. If the tests are negative, but the child has had serious allergies in the past, you will most likely be advised to reintroduce it into the child's diet under the supervision of a doctor who can provide medical assistance if necessary.

If a child is lactose intolerant, then allergy tests are usually not needed. You can give milk and dairy products little by little at home and observe the reaction. In addition, you always have the opportunity to choose special low-lactose products or lactose-free formulas for your child.

Milk and dairy products are the most important source of calcium, which is necessary for bones and teeth, as well as for the normal functioning of the nervous, muscular and other body systems. For older children with an allergy to cow's milk protein, calcium sources may include:

• dark green leafy vegetables;
• canned fish with bones, such as sardines, salmon;
• orange juice fortified with calcium;
• dried figs and prunes;
• tofu;
• dried beans.

Eggs

Children with egg allergies react primarily to egg whites. But it is almost impossible to separate the yolk from the white in such a way as to absolutely prevent the latter from getting there. Therefore, it is recommended to exclude them completely from the diet of children with an egg allergy. Although eggs have exceptional nutritional value and are an excellent source of protein, they are fortunately not essential in a healthy diet. You can always replace them with meat, fish, dairy products, grains and legumes - after all, these are the same sources of protein, minerals and vitamins.

If your child is allergic to eggs, carefully study the ingredients of foods and avoid foods such as bread with white glaze, meat or vegetables fried in batter.

Also, do not use egg substitutes, which are recommended when following low-cholesterol diets - they do not contain cholesterol (since there is no yolk, which contains cholesterol), but they still contain egg white.

Egg whites are used in the production of some vaccines. For those with a severe egg allergy, they should be avoided or used with caution. But the measles, rubella and mumps vaccine is considered safe for people with egg allergies. Discuss the choice of flu vaccine and other vaccines that may contain egg whites with your doctor.

Peanuts and nuts

Peanuts are not really nuts! It grows underground and is a member of the legume family (which includes beans, peas, lentils and soybeans). Therefore, children with peanut allergies usually do not have problems with walnuts, pecans, and other tree nuts. However, caution must be exercised as children with peanut allergies are still slightly more likely to develop allergies to other nuts.

Just like eggs, peanuts are tasty, nutritious and healthy, but fortunately not an essential product. Moreover, most people with peanut allergies can tolerate other legumes, such as soy and beans, even if skin or blood tests are positive for allergies to these products.

In general, peanuts are fairly easy to eliminate from the diet, but they can sometimes be found in trace amounts in a wide variety of foods. Ground peanuts and peanut butter are often used in confectionery products (candies, cookies, cakes, etc.). Therefore, it is important not only to read labels carefully, but also, if necessary, to clarify the composition of dishes in restaurants, cafes and other public catering establishments.

Nut allergies - Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, etc. to all hard-shelled nuts—can be as severe as a peanut allergy. In some cases, the allergy is only to a certain type of nut, in others - to all. To avoid accidents, people with such allergies usually avoid any nuts, so as not to take unnecessary risks. Warn all family members, caregivers, teachers and friends that your child should not be given foods that contain even traces of nuts and peanuts, because. Nut allergies are the most severe of all food allergies.

Soybeans

An allergy to soy protein in children when using a soy formula manifests itself in the same way as an allergy to cow's milk protein - a rash, runny nose, wheezing (obstructive syndrome), diarrhea or vomiting may appear. Moreover, some children with an allergy to cow's milk also have an increased sensitivity to soy. In this case, discuss with your pediatrician the choice of a special hypoallergenic mixture in which the protein is maximally broken down or which contains individual amino acids.

However, children with soy allergies usually tolerate soy oil and soy lecithin well because they contain minimal amounts of protein.

Wheat and Gluten

Usually, rice and oatmeal are the first to be introduced into a baby’s diet, since they are much less likely than others to cause allergies. If there are no problems with oatmeal, move on to wheat. Wheat is the grain that most often causes allergies, but despite this, food allergies to wheat are quite rare. And this is great, because... Wheat is included in many prepared foods.

There are 2 types of negative immune reactions to wheat. The first is a classic food allergy, with symptoms such as hives or difficulty breathing occurring immediately after a child eats foods containing wheat. The second is called celiac disease. It is related to gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. In children with celiac disease, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This may go unnoticed for some time. Typical symptoms of celiac disease are abdominal pain, diarrhea, irritability, poor weight gain, and slow growth. Celiac disease usually appears soon after cereal is introduced, but in some cases the symptoms are so mild that a diagnosis may not be made until adolescence or even beyond.

Food allergies. Note

• If your child develops symptoms that indicate an allergy after eating certain foods, eliminate these foods from the diet and consult a pediatrician.
• Some children with milk or egg allergies can tolerate small amounts of these products found in baked goods. But there are children in whom even a small amount of thermally processed allergens causes allergies.
• Children who have several foods excluded from their diet due to food allergies may be at risk of malnutrition. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of consulting a nutritionist to organize adequate nutrition for your child.
• Children with food allergies should be able to do everything that children without allergies can do, except eat foods that cause allergies. Discuss with your pediatrician or allergist the issue of eliminating the allergen, as well as dietary and therapeutic measures to lead a full, safe and healthy lifestyle.

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published 11/25/2014 12:56 — Nutrition, Allergic diseases, Allergology and immunology

Allergy to legumes: can peas cause allergies?

Allergies are the most common disease on earth. Every second person has experienced symptoms of allergic reactions at least once in their life, and 20% of the population are chronic allergy sufferers. This is a good reason to know as much as possible about this disease and be able to recognize allergies at the first symptoms. Food products can cause a strong immune reaction, and legumes are no exception, among which Russian residents love peas, beans and peanuts. [contents]

About legumes

This family of plants includes a lot of products that have become firmly established in the modern human diet. They are a source of many nutrients and can also replace meat gastronomy, because they contain a record amount of protein. This is an indispensable product for a vegetarian diet and proper nutrition.

Legumes include:

Many of these legumes are used as dietary supplements, and some can often be seen as stand-alone dishes on tables. It should be remembered that cross-allergies are very common, so if you have a reaction to one of the foods, you should exclude the entire legume family from your diet.

Main allergen products

Unfortunately, the list of products that can become a catalyst for an unwanted reaction is quite wide. First of all, you need to pay attention to the color and taste of food. Bright red, orange, burgundy, as well as sour, sweet and spicy foods should be excluded from the diet.

It is also necessary to completely eliminate all spices and sauces from the diet and try to reduce salt intake.

Of particular danger are alcohol, caffeine, sour and bright fruits, all types of seafood, as well as pickles, canned food and all industrial products containing dyes and preservatives. You should reduce them as much as possible, or better yet, stop using them altogether.

Why do allergies occur?

Legumes can trigger allergies

Any allergic reaction occurs due to the invasion of a foreign protein into the blood of our body. Legumes contain about 20 allergens that can provoke a negative immune reaction. It is the high percentage of protein content that makes these products so dangerous for allergy sufferers.

Mothers love to feed their children natural products, so beans and green peas appear in the child’s diet very early. However, allergic reactions are not uncommon. Not every baby is able to tolerate a new product normally, so you should carefully monitor your child’s reaction, because it can be very ambiguous.

Allergies are provoked by the following factors:

These are just some of the reasons that can affect a child's susceptibility to allergies. The reaction develops both in very young children and in adults at any age, so the possibility of allergies in any person cannot be ruled out.

Main allergen products

Similar to the prohibited categories, there is also a table of permitted products that are not dangerous in the event of an existing or existing tendency to allergies.

The diet of a child in the case of regular occurrence of food reactions is not much different from that of an adult. Since the body is growing and developing, it is especially important to monitor the balance of the menu: nutrients of all types, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, should be consumed daily. A proper diet will make your baby’s life easier and allow him to forget about serious unpleasant exacerbations.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction

Peas as an allergy provocateur

Since people eat beans, peas and other legumes, they first enter the digestive tract and from there they penetrate into the blood. This is why the initial symptoms are observed in the digestive system.

The reaction can then spread throughout the body, causing the following disorders in adults and children:

All these symptoms may be accompanied by an increase in temperature, the child loses appetite, becomes restless and moody, and sleep is disturbed. Adults often tolerate allergic symptoms more easily, but the reaction can be very severe.

Allergic reaction to legumes

In some cases, an allergy to peas, beans and other legumes can lead to very serious conditions such as angioedema and anaphylactic shock. A very common source of these extensive reactions are peanuts and peanut butter. Children experience swelling of the face and limbs, which can lead to swelling of the larynx. Anaphylactic shock develops very quickly, and its symptoms are not easy to recognize.

Allergic reaction to ready-made foods: pea soup, borscht

When patients say that they are allergic to borscht or pea soup, this formulation is not entirely correct. Most likely, this means a reaction to one or more components that are part of this dish.

A borscht allergy means a reaction to one or more of its ingredients.

If every time after eating borscht the patient notices a negative reaction in his body, it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to find out which vegetable is causing it. This must be done as soon as possible, because this component may be in any other dish that the patient may eat, for example, at a party.

And if the concentration of the allergen is high enough, the consequences can be dire.

This is especially important for nursing mothers to know. Something that does not cause an allergy in the mother can cause a reaction in the baby if the substance enters his body through breast milk. Therefore, women whose children are breastfed are generally not recommended to eat red and orange vegetables, which often cause allergies. They can be replaced with other equivalent products, for example, instead of red tomatoes, you can add yellow ones to borscht.

Not everyone knows that if you are allergic to potatoes, you can quite successfully replace them with bananas, since this fruit has almost the same nutritional properties

How to treat legume allergies?

If you find yourself or your children have a negative reaction to legumes, you should immediately stop taking this drug. You can rinse your stomach, take natural sorbents and antihistamines. This will help you quickly return to normal health.

After the condition has improved, you should definitely visit a doctor. An allergist will conduct a series of necessary studies to identify the exact cause of the allergic reaction and all the substances to which your body reacts.

It is not recommended to conduct research in children under 3 years of age, as their immunity changes quickly and the results will not be reliable. It is better to create a hypoallergenic environment in the house and adhere to a therapeutic diet so that the baby feels comfortable. The diet is also indicated for adults, because the main condition for successful treatment is avoiding contact with the allergen. Therefore, beans, green peas, peanuts and other legumes will have to be removed from the diet.

You need to see a doctor

Usually the doctor creates a diet independently, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, and also gives recommendations on what to do in case of relapse. Typically, the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction are effectively treated with traditional antihistamines, drops and sprays for the eyes and nose, as well as gels or ointments to reduce symptoms on the skin. If a person has a reaction from the respiratory system, treatment will be more serious so that the condition does not develop into bronchial asthma.

Features of treatment

Treatment for adults and children is similar. It is important to follow the recommendations of the allergist who will prescribe treatment. The first step is to rinse the stomach; for this you can use a weak solution of potassium permanganate or a soda solution. For adults and children, it is imperative to follow the diet prescribed by the doctor, this will help the body recover faster. Drops for the nose and eyes, an inhaler for attacks of bronchial asthma, and antihistamines may also be additionally prescribed.

In adults

If the person is an adult, then gastric lavage can be done in the following way: drink about 5 glasses of warm water and press on the root of the tongue, this will help induce vomiting and cleanse the stomach. After rinsing, you can visit a doctor, he will prescribe a series of examinations and tests to determine what exactly caused the allergy.

In children

For children, children's antihistamines are prescribed and taken as prescribed by a doctor. The child must also follow the diet prescribed by the doctor, and parents must monitor this.

What does an allergy sufferer need to know?

Tests should be taken in any case, for each type of allergen. Green beans will not always become a source of allergy if a reaction is observed to white or red beans. And green peas can be tolerated absolutely normally by a person who cannot eat soy. Each organism is individual. Therefore, consultation with a doctor is mandatory regarding the treatment of allergies.

During pregnancy, a woman needs to adhere to a hypoallergenic diet, because the baby receives all the substances that the mother uses. The same applies to the lactation period. At this time, most babies experience some problems if the mother begins to eat foods that are strong allergens, which can easily cause a reaction in the baby.

Legumes can be easily replaced with dairy and meat products. They also contain a lot of protein, so allergy sufferers should be careful when introducing them into their diet, but this can be a real salvation, because proteins are vital for our body.