What Are the Treatments for a Chocolate Allergy?
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Symptoms
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Chocolate allergy symptoms are similar to those caused by other food allergies. Headache, hives, skin rash, heartburn, blurred vision, rectal itching and difficulty breathing are common symptoms of chocolate allergy.
Diagnosis
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Chocolate allergy is rare---people are typically allergic to the ingredients found in chocolate. Your doctor will perform a range of blood and skin tests to determine if you are allergic to chocolate.
Antihistamines
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Use antihistamines to treat itching, watery eyes, sneezing and skin irritations caused by chocolate allergy. Antihistamines can be purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by your doctor.
Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
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Chocolate allergy can trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma. Use bronchodilators and corticosteroids to relieve wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.
Epinephrine
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Epinephrine provides immediate relief for more severe reactions to chocolate allergy and various other allergies. Keep it in an auto-injector and use as soon as severe allergy symptoms appear. This medication prevents shock.
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