Live With Allergy to Aspirin - Salicylates are substances that are found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Aspirin is the salicylate and salicylates substance are used in some dyes and additives.
How to Live With Allergy to Aspirin
Avoid taking any medication that contains aspirin. Some common ones are medications for headaches, colds, coughs, allergies, sinus problems, arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, stomach acidity, backaches and urinary pain.
Read food labels carefully. allergy to salicylates may be associated with intolerance to certain other chemicals, such as azo dyes and benzoate. They are used in many processed food products and go under variety of names. You may want to speak to allergist about what particular chemicals to avoid.
Eat as much fresh meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, cereals and bread as you like. They are naturally low in salicylates.
Read labels on non-food products carefully as well. Salicylates are used in mint-flavored products, such as chewing gum and toothpaste. They are also used in some artificial colorings and flavors.
Avoid foods very high in salicylates. They include apricots, berries, grapes, oranges, plums, pineapples, olives, radishes, tomatoes, all tomato-based foods, all dried fruit, all jams and jellies, marmalades, fruit juices and soy sauce. Check with allergist for complete list.
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