How to Recognize and Manage if you have an Egg Allergy

Eat an egg or egg product and now you have allergy signs?  Egg allergies usually occur anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after eating eggs, or a product that contains eggs.  Furthermore, they can last for days or subside then reoccur a few days later or until it is out of your system. If it does reoccur within a week that is called Biphasic.  I have more on Biphasic in another article I wrote.  Allergy to eggs can be as early as infancy or show up as an adult.  Article Named:  What is Anaphylaxis vs Biphasic Anaphylaxis.

Here are some of the symptoms that you can experience from having an egg allergy or from an allergy to a medication.  I have experienced a combination of these issues during my bouts with reactions.

• Skin inflammation or hives. Red rash and itching, mild or severe swelling.
• Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, tongue, lips, or nose swelling
• Digestive symptoms such as cramps, nausea, and vomiting
• Breathing difficulties, or shortness of breath, Coughing, wheezing,
• Chest tightness
• Eyes itching, swelling, tearing, redness
• Did you just get a shot?  Some shots like Tetanus or Flu use eggs. Is there itching or redness at the injection site?

Managing an egg allergy

The best way, avoid all egg products and food containing eggs.

Antihistamines may help ease the symptoms and will help to block the histamines that are attacking your immune system causing the allergic reaction.  It is not a cure.

Discuss with your doctor if the allergy is life-threatening or not under control. There are tests, treatments, and medications to help.

If your doctor suggests an Epi-pen familiarize yourself with the directions immediately!  You don’t want to wait until you have a life-threatening situation before you read the directions.  I have directions in my article “The 2 types of Anaphylaxis, and How to use an Epi-Pen.”

Learn the foods to avoid and the products that contain egg.  Read the ingredients on the labels.  This is a must if you ever want any relief.

NOTE:  If you are having a severe reaction known as Anaphylaxis – this is a life-threatening reaction!  Seek Medical Attention IMMEDIATELY!  You may want to discuss the options of treatment with your doctor or allergist.