Allergies
Allergies to items such as food could potentially result in reactions impacting people within the working and studying environment. The following foods are most commonly known to be a cause for an allergic reaction in adults (sourced by the NHS http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/food-allergy/Pages/Intro1.aspx):
- Celery or celeriac
- Fruit and vegetables causing oral allergy syndrome
- Fish, such as crab, lobster and prawns
- Gluten, especially found in cereals
- Meat types which cause skin irritation
- Mustard
- Nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds or pistachios
- Seeds, such as pine or sesame
Various reactions from allergies include:
- tingling or itching in the mouth
- a raised, itchy red rash (urticaria) – in some cases, the skin can turn red and itchy, but without a raised rash
- swelling of the face, mouth (angioedema) or other areas of the body
- difficulty swallowing
- wheezing or shortness of breath
- feeling dizzy and lightheaded
- feeling sick (nausea) or vomiting
- abdominal pain or diarrhoea
- hay fever-like symptoms, such as sneezing or itchy eyes (allergic conjunctivitis)
- increased breathing difficulties – such as wheezing and a cough
- a sudden and intense feeling of anxiety and fear
- a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- a sharp and sudden drop in your blood pressure, which can make you feel light-headed and confused
- unconsciousness