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White Flour Allergy & Sensitivity: Symptoms and Food Awareness

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White Flour Allergy & Sensitivity: Symptoms and Food Awareness Some individuals experience reactions after eating foods made with white flour. Reactions can range from mild to more noticeable and may involve the skin, digestion, or breathing. Although many people think of wheat, peanuts, or shellfish when they hear “food allergy,” sensitivities to refined products can […]

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Dental Fillings & Allergic Reactions: Symptoms and Awareness

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Dental Fillings & Allergic Reactions: Symptoms and Awareness Most people visit the dentist many times throughout life without issues. Although uncommon, allergic reactions to dental filling materials can occur in some individuals. Awareness of allergic reactions helps patients and providers reduce uncertainty and choose appropriate materials when needed. Dental & workplace relevance (Canada) Allergic reactions

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Fish Allergy: Symptoms, Sensitivities & Awareness

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Fish Allergy: Symptoms, Sensitivities & Awareness A fish allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to certain proteins found in fish. Unlike many childhood food allergies, fish allergy may first appear in adulthood, even in people who have eaten fish for years without problems. Public & workplace relevance (Canada) Fish allergies are important to recognize

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Peanut & Peanut Butter Allergy: Symptoms, Triggers & Awareness

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Peanut & Peanut Butter Allergy: Symptoms, Triggers & Awareness Peanut allergy is one of the more common food allergies and often appears in childhood. Some individuals outgrow it over time, while others continue to react into adulthood. Reactions can vary from mild symptoms to severe allergic responses. Relevance in Canada, Food Safety & Daily Life

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Hyperventilation: Causes, Symptoms & First Aid Awareness

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Hyperventilation: Causes, Symptoms & First Aid Awareness Hyperventilation refers to breathing faster or deeper than the body’s usual needs. This can reduce carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream and may lead to sensations such as light-headedness, tingling, or chest discomfort. Hyperventilation can occur during stress, pain, exertion, or emotional situations. Some individuals experience hyperventilation syndrome,

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Tension Pneumothorax: Awareness, Causes & Emergency Recognition (Canada)

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Tension Pneumothorax: Awareness, Causes & Emergency Recognition A tension pneumothorax happens when air builds up inside the chest cavity outside the lung and pressure increases. This pressure can compress nearby structures in the chest, including the lung and major blood vessels, which affects breathing and circulation. It requires rapid medical attention. Why awareness matters Tension

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Latex Allergy: What It Is and Why It Matters in First Aid & Workplaces (Canada)

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Latex Allergy: What It Is and Why It Matters in First Aid & Workplaces (Canada) A latex allergy is an immune reaction to specific proteins found in natural rubber latex. Latex is used in many consumer, health care, and workplace products. When a person is sensitized, the immune system treats latex proteins as harmful, which

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Egg Allergies in Children

Egg Allergy in Children: Symptoms, Risks, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Egg Allergy in Children: Symptoms, Risks, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in Canadian children. Reactions usually appear within minutes to a few hours after eating eggs or foods containing egg. Symptoms can range from mild hives to serious breathing problems. In rare cases, egg

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