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Table 2 Classification of symptoms in the FAQLQ-AF

From: Health-related quality of life, assessed with a disease-specific questionnaire, in Swedish adults suffering from well-diagnosed food allergy to staple foods

Groups of symptoms

Symptoms

Skin

itchy ears, itchy skin, red rash, swelling of the skin, hives, worsening eczema

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

itchy mouth, itchy throat, itchy tongue, itchy lips

Mucous membrane

swollen tongue, swollen lips, runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes, red eyes, tightening throat, difficulty swallowing

Respiratory

hoarseness, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough

Gastrointestinal

nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea

Cardiovascular

dizziness, palpitations, loss of vision, inability to stand, light headedness, collapse, loss of consciousness