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According to “Cleveland Clinic Health Information Centre” website, the symptoms for soy allergy may include any or several of the following:
1. Itching
2. Hives
3. Eczema
4. Tingling or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
5. Chest tightness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
6. Wheezing
7. Abdominal pain
8. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
9. Dizziness
10. Fainting
11. Anaphylaxis: sudden, severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction that can involve several areas of the body
(Source: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3300/3322.asp?index=11320, last accessed 28 May 2007)
Some related titles in the NLB libraries which might be of interest and which their availability can be checked at http://vistaweb.nlb.gov.sg:
1. Hidden food allergies : the essential guide to uncovering hidden food allergies- and achieving permanent relief / James Braly & Patrick Holford.
Call No.: English 616.975 BRA -[HEA]
2. How to live with a nut allergy : everything you need to know if you are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts / Chad Oh and Carol Kennedy.
Call No.: English 616.975 OH -[HEA]
3. Life without nuts / Caroline Jackson.
Call No.: English 616.975 JAC -[HEA]
Relevant information can be found at this internet resource as well:
1. MedlinePlus: Food Allergy: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodallergy.html, last accessed 28 May 2007
Answered by Ms Lim Li Sa, Librarian (Adult and Young People’s Services)
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