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I'm in need of assistance since I'm not getting much from my current allergist.
I recently have a patch test done (3 weeks ago) and found out I'm severely allergic to propolis. I got a report sent to me telling me that I'm allergic and should avoid products that have it in it. The majority listed of the report came with categories and listed a few products in each that I can use.
What exactly am I supposed to look for in reading the ingredients list?
I know propolis is the sticky mixture that honey bees collect but that has not helped me looking at what I'm supposed to avoid when reading ingredients list.
I did ask my allergist and the first thing he asked me was, "did I google?" Bad sign...needless to say, 3 weeks later, I know it's not life or death but still I don't know what I'm supposed to avoid or look for.
Any help would be much appreciated!!!!
It's a substance used in chewing gum, some "health foods," "health supplements," flavor enhancers, etc.
Please ask your local food store manager or your local pharmacist to help you learn to read food labels. Tell the pharmist or food store manager what you are allergic to - Propolis, & ask them to show you how to find the ingrediants on the food labelling. Once you see where the food label listing all ingrediants is, you can read thru the list & find if it has Propolis. You might want to avoid health food stores, products, certain health supplements as they may have Propolis. Always ask first about a product. The more you know the better you may feel. You know what you are allergic to, now learn what to look for, what to avoid.
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