Allergic reactions to foods, materials, and seasonal triggers often cause swollen eyes and inflammation. Identifying specific allergens like dairy or latex is essential for effective symptom management.
One percent of the U.S. population reports an allergy to peanuts or tree nuts, including cashews, according to a study published in the 2012 issue of “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.” Symptoms of cashew allergy involve the skin, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems.
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About 6.6 million Americans are allergic to seafood, which can include shellfish and other types of fish such as tuna, according to a study in the July 2004 issue of the “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.” Seafood allergy is lifelong, and if you are allergic to tuna you may also have allergies to other fish.
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Allergy to shellfish, including crab, is self-reported by 2.5 percent of American adults and 0.5 percent of American children, according to a December 2010 report published in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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