![]() ![]() ![]() This is known as anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or collapse, caused by a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening. Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives (urticaria), tingling of the throat and mouth, swelling (angioedema) and/or gut reactions (vomiting, diarrhoea). About 20% will grow out of their allergy with time. It is more common in teenage and adult life than very early childhood. Whilst figures vary from country to country, approximately 1% of the population is estimated have a seafood allergy. Some conditions caused by toxins or parasites in seafood can resemble allergic reactions to seafood. Seafood allergy occurs most commonly where seafood is an important part of the diet, such as in Asia and Scandinavia. ASCIA PCC Allergic Reactions seafood 2022 168.87 KB ![]()
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