You may already know some types of allergies, such as allergies to dust, cold air, animal fur, or allergies to certain foods such as eggs, milk, and nuts.
Beyond that there are other types of allergies are unusual and may be considered strange by some people. So what kind of weird allergies can be experienced by someone? Here are eight strange allergy types summarized Hello Sehat.
- Allergy Red Meat
Meat becomes one of the main food sources of animal protein that is widely consumed by the community. Allergies to red meat are rare and difficult to identify.
This type of allergy usually occurs due to certain sugar components called alpha-galactose in meat.
If you are allergic to any type of red meat, such as beef, then there is a high chance you will also be allergic to other types of red meat such as goat meat and pork.
Young children allergic to beef also have a greater likelihood of being allergic to cow's milk. Red meat allergy symptoms usually appear after three to six hours, symptoms include:
- A clogged or runny nose
- Sneezing
- Redness appears on the skin
- Nausea
- Asthma symptoms appear
The process of heating and cooking in the meat can reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
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