When most people think of food allergies, they think of the physical reactions that can result from a person ingesting allergens.
A swollen face, itchy tongue, trouble breathing, and even a trip to the emergency room are all common associations that people make with these immune system reactions.
But no one really talks about another concerning side effect of food allergies — the impact that they can have on a person socially. Growing up with food allergies has always made having friendships and relationships challenging.
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