why is that if i eat seafoods i got astma?

Answer 1

You're allergic to shell fish. Don't eat it and ask your doctor.

Answer 2

Sounds like you are definitely allergic to it, and life threateningly allergic as it affects your airways. You have to see a doc about this, as your next reaction can be anaphylactic which can kill you. YOu will need an epi pen in case you accidentally get exposed to it in the future. Many people have life threatening reactions to seafood.

Answer 3

You most likely have an allergy to seafood or shellfish.

Here is an article that may help you:

Who Has Seafood Allergy?

Populations that consume or process large quantities of seafood tend to have the highest prevalence of seafood allergy. For instance, shrimp allergy is more common in the southern United States while fish allergy is more common in Spain and the Scandinavian countries.
Factory workers who work in seafood-processing industries are highly affected, as well as fishermen and restaurant workers. Up to 30 percent of these workers have occupational asthma, contact dermatitis, or eczema.

Fish allergies are more common in children, whereas shellfish allergies seem be more prevalent in adults. Some breast-fed infants have been sensitized to cod via their mother's milk.
These allergies do not usually go away or diminish with age. These allergies usually last a lifetime with the reactions becoming more severe with each subsequent exposure.

Fish Allergy

It is estimated that about 22 percent of all populations suffer from a fish allergy. The fish commonly known to cause allergic reactions include cod, salmon, trout, herring, sardines, bass, orange roughy, swordfish, halibut, and tuna.
Severe asthmatic attacks can be triggered by the smell of fish in a sensitive person. Even anaphylactic shock has been reported after eating foods cooked in reused cooking oil, or when utensils and containers have been used earlier for cooking fish.


Shellfish Allergy

The shellfish commonly known to cause allergic reactions include shrimp, crab, crayfish, lobster, oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, squid, and snails.
Shrimp is usually associated with seafood allergies. Those allergic to shrimp often suffer from respiratory allergy. Crab is also a potent allergen. Shrimp, lobster, and crawfish contain common major allergens, making cross reactivity between shrimp and crab, and lobster and crawfish possible.


Symptoms of Seafood Allergy

The manifestations of fish and shellfish allergies can include those of a classic food allergy. The more common symptoms include skin, stomach, or respiratory problems. More specifically they can include nasal congestion, hives, itching, swelling, wheezing or shortness of breath, nausea, upset stomach, cramps, heart burn, gas, diarrhea, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Reactions usually appear within 2 hours after ingestion, inhaling cooking vapors, or handling of seafood. However, it has been reported the reactions can be delayed as long as 24 hours.

Keep in mind, "Fish and shell fish spoil easily", says James T. Li, M.D., a specialist in allergies, asthma and immunology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. "In some cases, spoiled fish can contain histamine, a substance that causes hives and flushing. If someone eats the spoiled fish, they can have symptoms similar to an allergic reaction. But this is actually a type of food poisoning."

Answer 4

I agree that you may have a seafood (iodine) allergy. Avoiding seafood is the obvious course of action. Speak to your doctor about this. You may even need to wear a Medic-Alert bracelet or medallion stating iodine allergy, for your own protection.

Answer 5

I have asthma and am allergic to certain foods - including shellfish and certain other foods. You should get allergy tested to see if there are other things you should avoid. I have an Epi Pen that I use in case I accidentally eat shellfish but I am very careful to avoid it. My doctor said your body reacts to certain proteins in the food you are allergic to and histamines are released that cause a reaction. That is why people use Benadryl (an anti-histamine) to stop allergic reactions. I would see an allergist/asthma doctor.

Answer 6

You're allergic to seafood, stop eating it! It could get worse and you need to keep an epi pen with you at all times.

Answer 7

You have troble breating when you eat seafood? Or you also have asthma, but it, starts to give you an asthma attack when you eat seafood? Well, both of these can happen because your allergic to seafood.