Breastfeeding for more than four months may prevent atopic dermatitis, cow's milk<unk> , and wheezing in early childhood. Early exposure to potential<unk> ns may be protective. Specifically, early exposure to eggs and peanuts reduces the risk of<unk> es to these. Guidelines suggest introducing peanuts as early as 4–6 months and include precautionary measures for high-risk infants. The former guidelines, advising delaying the introduction of peanuts, are now thought to have contributed to the increase in peanut<unk>  seen recently. To avoid an<unk> c reaction, a strict diet can be followed. It is difficult to determine the amount of<unk> nic food required to elicit a reaction, so complete avoidance should be attempted. In some cases, hypersensitive reactions can be triggered by exposures to<unk> ns through skin contact, inhalation, kissing, participation in sports, blood transfusions, cosmetics, and alcohol. Inhalation exposure<unk> c reactions to airborne particles or vapors of known<unk> ns have been reported as an occupational consequence of people working in the food industry, but can also take place in home situations, restaurants, or confined spaces such as airplanes. According to two reviews, respiratory symptoms are common, but in some cases there has been progression to anaphylaxis. The most frequent reported cases of reactions by inhalation of<unk> nic foods were due to peanut, seafood, legumes, tree nut, and cow's milk. Steam rising from cooking of lentils, green beans, chickpeas and fish has been well documented as triggering reactions, including anaphylactic reactions. One review mentioned case study examples of<unk> c responses to inhalation of other foods, including examples in which oral consumption of the food is tolerated.
Food allergy
Coeliac disease
Metal allergy
Foodborne illness
Nickel allergy
Food intolerance
Poultry allergy
Sesame allergy