According to the Associated Press quoted by overseas networks on January 26, a 25-year-old British professional dancer in New York, USA, was recently introduced.
Ola Basendle died of a severe peanut allergy after eating biscuits.
Recently, this news has been on the hot search.
aroused heated discussions among netizens.
British dancer Orla Basendle (Source: Orla Social**).
Orla, 25, is a brilliant ballet, modern and Irish dancer who has performed at New York Fashion Week and Lincoln Center, the report said.
It is reported that the biscuits involved were not labeled as containing peanuts.
The retailer involved announced on the 23rd that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stepped in to recall vanilla Florentia cookies from November 6 to December 31, 2023 at stores in Danbury and Newnington, Connecticut**. The company said it had sold about 500 packs of holiday biscuits.
Vanilla Florentine biscuits that are not labeled "with peanuts" (Source: Social**).
It's just that if you eat ordinary peanuts, you will have such a big reaction that you will even lose your life? In fact, there are not a few people who have food allergies, and if they have severe allergic symptoms, they may go into shock due to breathing obstruction.
According to the World Health Organization, about one in four people in the world suffers from allergic diseases, of which food-related allergies account for a large proportion, and the number of people is increasing year by year.
Data shows that about 30%-40% of the world's people are plagued by various allergy problems, of which, about 2500 million people have food allergies.
According to statistics, one in every 20 children worldwide has a food allergy, and the ratio of food allergies among adults is 50:1, and the main allergens include seafood, milk and eggs in addition to peanuts.
Peanuts, as one of the important food allergens, can cause extremely severe allergic symptoms, and in severe cases, shock may occur due to obstructed breathing.
Statistics show that 90% of deaths due to food allergies are caused by peanuts. In the UK, 1 200 people are allergic to peanuts. Some people can have a severe allergic reaction if they eat even very small amounts of peanuts or peanut oil.
What foods can cause allergies?
In terms of quantity alone, there are hundreds of foods that can cause allergies in humans. However, the following foods are highly allergenic and are more likely to cause allergies in the human body, so we must pay attention to them.
Milk and eggs.
Milk and eggs are the most common foods for allergies in young children. Post-allergic reactions are not only manifested in **, but may also be accompanied by adverse symptoms such as digestive tract, such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc.
Seafood. Seafood, for children and ** are relatively common allergic foods, especially stale seafood is more likely to induce allergies.
Oil. The number of people who are allergic to sesame seeds and peanuts is not as high as that of milk and eggs, but it can cause severe anaphylactic shock and even death.
Wheat and cereals.
A small percentage of people will have allergic reactions to wheat and cereals, mainly in adolescents after the age of 10 years and**.
Any food product can cause an allergic reaction because everyone's constitution is different.
People who are allergic to strawberries and peaches (mostly fluffy on the surface) will experience symptoms such as erythema, itching, and hives all over the body after eating strawberries or peaches.
People who are allergic to pineapple, after eating pineapple for 15 minutes to 1 hour, can have **itching, flushing, numbness in the limbs, mouth and tongue, and severe cases have symptoms such as dyspnea and shock.
What are the symptoms of food allergies?
1.**Symptom.
The symptoms of food allergy are most likely to manifest on, such as flushing, itching, congestion, urticaria, and angioedema.
2.Gastrointestinal symptoms.
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping and diarrhea are also common after food allergies.
3.Neurological symptoms.
In some people, allergic reactions occur in the nervous system, causing fatigue, weakness, anxiety, dizziness, and headache. In severe cases, hypotension, anaphylactic shock, unconsciousness, poor breathing, etc., may also occur, and even life may be in danger.
4.Respiratory symptoms.
People with severe allergies may also experience respiratory symptoms, such as laryngeal edema, hoarseness, choking, etc., which are the leading causes of death.
It is important to note that the above situations can occur separately or simultaneously.
Who should be wary of food allergies?
1.People with allergies.
People with allergies are prone to allergic reactions, so they need to pay more attention to their diet and avoid contact with allergens in their daily lives.
2.Those with a family history of allergies.
Allergies are hereditary, and one or both parents have a history of allergies, and their children have a higher prevalence than the general population.
3.Infants.
The incidence of allergies in infants and children is higher, and the age of 4-6 months is the age group with a high incidence of food allergies.
How can I prevent food allergies?
At present, allergies cannot be **, but you can reduce the occurrence of allergies or reduce the symptoms of allergies by paying attention to your diet and improving your immunity. Food allergies can be effectively prevented by doing the following:
1.Get screened for allergens.
People who are prone to allergies should take the initiative to go to relevant medical institutions for food allergen screening, avoid contact with allergens that cause allergies, and follow the medical advice of their doctors.
2.Do not eat foods that contain allergens.
Do not eat foods containing allergens, and pay attention to the allergen label before buying food.
3.Balanced nutrition and proper exercise.
Pay attention to dietary nutrition, supplement enough protein, vitamins and other substances, and carry out appropriate physical exercise to improve your own immunity.
In the face of food allergies, there is currently no effective means. Once a food allergy is diagnosed, the best way to do this is to actively avoid the food and any food that contains it.
The doctor reminds that once you find that you have "signs" of food allergies, you must see a doctor in time to check for allergens, etc., to avoid serious allergic reactions.
*: Morning News, Overseas Network, Yangcheng Pie, Health Times, News Square, China News Service, etc.
Editor: Dong Junzi.