Egg Allergies

The most common egg allergy symptoms include hives, swelling, and itching.

Anaphylaxis is the most severe egg allergy symptom and can be life-threatening.

People with egg allergies should avoid eggs, poultry, dairy, and any foods that contain these ingredients.

The treatment for egg allergies includes avoiding eggs, taking antihistamines, carrying an epinephrine auto-injector, and seeking medical attention if symptoms occur.

Introducing eggs early in a child's diet may help to prevent egg allergies.

The prevalence of egg allergies in children is estimated to be 1-2%.

The prevalence of egg allergies in adults is estimated to be 0.5-1%.

The risk of developing an egg allergy if one parent has an egg allergy is estimated to be 25%.

The risk of developing an egg allergy if both parents have an egg allergy is estimated to be 75%.

The most common egg allergy test is the skin prick test.

The most accurate egg allergy test is the challenge test.

An egg allergy is caused by the immune system, while an egg intolerance is caused by the digestive system.

The best way to manage an egg allergy is to avoid eggs, take antihistamines, carry an epinephrine auto-injector, and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most people with egg allergies outgrow them by adulthood, but some people have them for life. There is no cure for egg allergies.

Common egg substitutes include flax eggs, chia eggs, applesauce, and mashed banana.