Do I Have A Fish Allergy?

Do you have any signs or symptoms that appear within one hour immediately after eating the fish or fish-containing products?

Do you have raised red bumps on your skin (hives)?

Do you have an itchy skin and rash?

Do you have nausea, stomach cramps, indigestion, vomiting or diarrhea?

Do you have stuffy or runny nose, or sneezing?

Do you have tingling of the throat and mouth?

Do you have swelling of the lips?

Do you have tightening of the throat?

Do you have headaches?

Do you have breathing problems (a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a fish allergy. A fish allergy is a type of food allergy that is more common in adults than in children. Unlike other types of food allergies, which are usually first noticed in childhood, an allergic reactions to fish can first appear in adulthood. About 40 percent of adults with fish allergies did not have problems with fish during childhood. A person can be allergic to any type of fish, but the largest number of reported allergic reactions is related to eating salmon, tuna, catfish and cod. A fish allergy is usually a lifelong problem.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a fish allergy. A fish allergy is a common type of food allergy which is the result of an excessive reaction of your immune system to the proteins of a particular fish. A person may be allergic to one or more types of fish. Many dishes in Asian cuisine are prepared by using fish-based stocks. It is also possible for a person to be allergic to fish gelatin, which is made from the skin and bones of fish. A person with a fish allergy should not take fish oil supplements without first consulting an allergist.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a fish allergy. A fish allergy is one of the most common food allergies that can occur after eating fish, touching fish (e.g. in a fish market), or inhaling vapor during cooking fish-containing foods. Surprisingly, the fish is an ingredient in Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, Caesar salad and Caesar dressing. An allergic reaction can range from mild to severe. In most cases, it is characterized by raised red bumps on your skin. However, an allergic reaction can be unpredictable. People with severe fish allergies should keep an epinephrine auto-injector with them at all times.