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Egg Allergies

Also called: Egg Sensitivity

- Summary
- About egg allergies
- Potential causes
- Related allergies and conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Marc J. Sicklick, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to egg allergies:

  1. Do my symptoms indicate an egg allergy?

  2. What tests will you use to determine if I am allergic to eggs?

  3. Does my egg allergy pose a danger to my overall health?

  4. Am I allergic to all types of eggs or just chicken eggs?

  5. What are my treatment options? Will I require an allergy kit?

  6. What types of food/ingredients should I avoid?

  7. Is it safe for me to occasionally eat a small amount of egg, egg product or egg derivative?

  8. Is it safe for me to prepare eggs for someone else?

  9. What should I do if I accidentally ingest an egg product?

  10. Are my children likely to develop this condition as well?

  11. Will my child outgrow this allergy?

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Review Date: 07-03-2007
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