Garlic allergy

Garlic Allergy

Garlic Allergy (pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrlɪk ˈælərdʒi/) is a type of food allergy that involves a hypersensitive reaction to garlic.

Etymology

The term "Garlic Allergy" is derived from the English word "Garlic", which comes from the Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek", and the word "Allergy", which is derived from the Greek words allos meaning "other" and ergon meaning "work".

Symptoms

Symptoms of Garlic Allergy can range from mild to severe and may include itching, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Garlic Allergy is typically made through a combination of patient history, skin prick test, and oral food challenge.

Treatment

Treatment for Garlic Allergy primarily involves avoidance of garlic and products containing garlic. In cases of accidental ingestion, medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine may be used.

Related Terms

• Food Allergy
• Allergen
• Anaphylaxis
• Antihistamine
• Epinephrine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Garlic allergy
• Wikipedia's article - Garlic allergy

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