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I was diagnosed with Balsam of Peru allergy as well as propolis and others. I would like to try and figure out mildness to severity levels

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Boston, MA
January 3
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What’s your severity scale?

January 4
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I don’t wear any cosmetics to speak of so lucky there..

January 4
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I am also allergic to Balsam of Peru. Cried when my allergist told me to give up wine. Had to change all my cosmetic brands.

January 4
MyFoodAllergyTeam

How can you determine the severity levels of your balsam of Peru and propolis allergies?

Understanding your allergy severity is important for managing your reactions safely. The best way to determine your specific severity levels is to work closely with your allergist or immunologist. They can evaluate your symptoms and Show Full Answer

How can you determine the severity levels of your balsam of Peru and propolis allergies?

Understanding your allergy severity is important for managing your reactions safely. The best way to determine your specific severity levels is to work closely with your allergist or immunologist. They can evaluate your symptoms and test results to classify your allergies.

Allergy severity generally ranges from mild to severe:

- Mild reactions may include skin rashes, itching, or localized hives where contact occurred
- Moderate reactions can involve digestive issues, more widespread hives, or respiratory symptoms like coughing
- Severe reactions include difficulty breathing, tongue swelling, dizziness, fainting, or life-threatening anaphylaxis

Your doctor will help you understand where your allergies fall on this spectrum. If there's any risk of severe reactions, they'll prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector that you'll need to carry at all times.

Keep a detailed food and symptom diary to track your reactions. Note what you were exposed to, how quickly symptoms appeared, and how severe they were. This information will help your allergist assess your sensitivity levels and create an appropriate management plan.

Since balsam of Peru is found in many products (foods, cosmetics, fragrances), identifying all sources can be challenging. Your allergist can guide you on what to avoid based on your individual severity.

January 3

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