Can You Be Allergic to Sulfites?
Sulfites Can Also Cause Allergy Like Reactions (Intolerances), with Symptoms Such as Wheezing in People with Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever), and...
Sulfites can also cause allergy like reactions (intolerances), with symptoms such as wheezing in people with asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and urticaria (hives). In very rare cases it is possible that sulfites may have caused anaphylaxis, the most severe type of allergic reaction.
What are symptoms of allergic reactions to sulfites in wine?
Symptoms of a sulfite allergy include:
- Hives and itchiness.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Trouble swallowing.
- Flushing.
- Dizziness.
- Drop in blood pressure.
- Trouble breathing.
What foods have sulfites in them?
Examples of foods that may contain sulfites include:
- Baked goods.
- Soup mixes.
- Jams.
- Canned vegetables.
- Pickled foods.
- Gravies.
- Dried fruit.
- Potato chips.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
