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    What? I Could be Allergic to That?!
    What? I Could be Allergic to That?!
    What? I Could be Allergic to That?!
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    What? I Could be Allergic to That?!

    By Ratika Gupta and Niha Qamar

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    What? I Could be Allergic to That?! is a casual and fun look at some unusual allergies that people can have! Everyone knows about being allergic to pollen and pets, but did you know that's just the tip of the iceberg? This book contains allergies your doctor may not even know about.

    When we became allergists and immunologists, we were fascinated by what we were treating every day. Patients were coming in with reactions to the strangest things like water, cold air and even money. We've seen people struggling with symptoms for years without a clear cause, because who would think you could be allergic to yourself?

    Reach for this book next time you think you're going crazy.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGatekeeper Press
    Release dateFeb 26, 2021
    ISBN9781662905902
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      What? I Could be Allergic to That?! - Ratika Gupta

      What? I Could be Allergic to That?!

      Published by Gatekeeper Press

      2167 Stringtown Rd, Suite 109

      Columbus, OH 43123-2989

      www.GatekeeperPress.com

      Copyright © 2021 by Niha Qamar and Ratika Gupta

      All rights reserved. Neither this book, nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

      The cover design and editorial work for this book are entirely the product of the author. Gatekeeper Press did not participate in and is not responsible for any aspect of these elements.

      ISBN (paperback): 9781662905896

      eISBN: 9781662905902

      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Background

      Acknowledgements

      Chapter 1 I Could Be Allergic to Myself??

      Chapter 2 Swim at Your Own Risk

      Chapter 3 Maybe Being Rich Doesn’t Suit You

      Chapter 4 Kiss of Death

      Chapter 5 Don’t Get It on Me

      Chapter 6 Condoms and Fruits

      Chapter 7 To Bee or Not to Bee

      Chapter 8 Steal My Sunshine

      Chapter 9 Winter Is Coming

      Chapter 10 Peanut Oil: Friend or Foe?

      Chapter 11 Gluten and Wheat, Oh My

      Chapter 12 An Apple a Day Means More Copays

      Chapter 13 Plenty of Fish

      Chapter 14 After You Eat, Take a Seat

      Chapter 15 I Thought You Said You Didn’t Inhale...

      Chapter 16 Another Allergy to Myself?

      Chapter 17 Some Warnings Before You Buy Makeup…

      Chapter 18 Allergic to Being Sick? Thanks, Universe

      Chapter 19 LEAP Fun

      References

      INTRODUCTION

      Thanks for picking up this book!

      When we became allergists and immunologists, we were fascinated by what we were treating every day. Patients reported reactions to the strangest things like water, cold air, and even the sun. We have seen people struggling with symptoms for years without a clear cause, because who would think you could be allergic to yourself?

      Fortunately, in the last 100 years, the medical community has learned so much more about what could cause an allergic reaction. Though the crazy ones are rare, they are still very real. We want you to know some of the uncommon things that people can be allergic to. All the names in our stories are fictional, but their allergic reactions are not. After reading this book, we hope you understand a little more about the allergy world. You may even have some interesting topics to discuss at your next party!

      BACKGROUND

      Here are some definitions that will be helpful to know:

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