An allergy to sunflower seeds or their derivatives which causes an immune system reaction when in contact and/or ingested.
Sunflower Seed Allergy. Though sunflower seed allergy is not very common, some people may experience symptoms such as hives, facial swelling, wheezing, rashes or shortness of breath on ingesting sunflower seeds. In this article, we will look into the symptoms and treatment of this food allergy. Advertisement. Definition: A sunflower seed allergy is an allergy to sunflower seeds or their derivatives which causes an immune system reaction when in contact and/or ingested. If ingestion of sunflower seeds causes an allergic reaction, make sure that you refrain from consuming foods that contain sunflower seeds. When it comes to the treatment of allergic reaction to food, it is drug therapy coupled with self-care measures that can certainly help in alleviating the symptoms. Sunflower Seed Allergies. Seed allergies are less common than nut allergies, and they are not among the FDA's list of eight most common allergens. The most frequent offenders are poppy seeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. Although it's not common, seed allergy can be very serious, and anaphylaxis is a risk. Sunflower seeds are an uncommon but dangerous allergen. Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. Some food allergies are very difficult and frustrating to work around, like eggs or dairy products. Others, such as nuts and sunflower seeds, are less challenging. Food Allergy -- sunflower seeds: Introduction. Food Allergy -- sunflower seeds: A sunflower seed allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to sunflower seeds or food containing sunflower seeds. This type of allergy is rare and serious reactions are very rare.
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