I am allergic to shellfish. That is my food allergy.
That's horrible!  What causes shellfish allergy?
I have no idea why I have an abnormal immune response to shellfish.
Interesting.  Is there medicine or a treatment for the condition?
I am not sure but my symptoms have only mild.
What happens to you when you have the allergic reaction?
I usually get itchy and sometimes vomit.
That's no fun.  Is that the only thing you are allergic to?
Allergy
Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions.
Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food,
human body.
Health hazards.
Fish is the most common food to obstruct the airway and cause choking. Choking on fish was responsible for about 4,500 reported accidents in the UK in 1998.
Health hazards Allergens.
A seafood allergy is a hypersensitivity to an allergen which can be present in fish, and particularly in shellfish. This can result in an overreaction of the immune system and lead to severe physical symptoms. Most people who have a food allergy also have a seafood allergy. Allergic reactions can result from ingesting