Across
- 4. – A medication used to treat severe allergic reactions.
- 6. – When allergens unintentionally touch other foods.
- 9. – A common physical reaction to allergens, especially lips or throat.
- 11. – The body’s response to an allergen.
- 12. – Identifying a food allergy through testing.
- 16. – One of the most common food allergens.
- 18. – Sometimes linked to cross-reactions with foods like bananas.
- 19. – Where food allergens are listed for consumer safety.
- 20. – A common allergen found in dairy products.
Down
- 1. – A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
- 2. – A digestive response to certain foods, not immune-related.
- 3. – The main method of preventing allergic reactions.
- 5. – Chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction.
- 7. – A protein found in many processed foods that can cause allergies.
- 8. – A substance that can cause an allergic reaction.
- 10. – Raised, itchy red bumps on the skin caused by an allergen.
- 13. – A protein found in wheat that can cause reactions in some people.
- 14. – Signs of an allergic reaction, like hives or swelling.
- 15. – Another common allergen, often linked to gluten.
- 17. – Crustaceans or mollusks that commonly trigger allergies.
