exercise can induce an allergic reaction to food. the usual scenario is that of a person eating a specific food and then exercising. as he exercises and his body temperature increases he begins to itch gets lightheaded and soon develops the characteristic allergic reactions of hives asthma abdominal symptoms and even anaphylaxis. this condition has been referred to as food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (fdeia) and is most common in teens and young adults. the cure actually a preventive measure for exercise-induced food allergy is simple -- not eating for at least two hours before exercising. ac
what is exercise-induced food allergy?