Is it possible for an allergic reaction to turn anaphylactic through contact?
I've experienced issues with aerosolized proteins, but figured that involved inhaling particles.
Dd's first reaction was ana after touching pb. She was in my arms and touched the rim of the pb jar as I was eating out of it. I wiped it off immediately so she wouldn't get pb on my shirt (the wipes were directly in front of us.) Total contact time, maybe 10-20 seconds. She broke out in total body hives 5 minutes later. As per our allergist, systemic reaction to local contact = ana.
Yes-- we've seen reactions where this is the only real feasible source of exposure.
Generally, though, they seem to be somewhat less severe than those from inhalation or ingestion. In out experience, I mean.
Yep, DD and I have both experienced it. However, like CM said they're generally less severe than inhalation or ingestion, and ours have always self-resolved by leaving the situation and washing contact area(s).
At first I thought I had consumed something, but I was okay until I touched a bottle after my relative touched strawberries. My hands turned bright red, I grew increasingly dizzy and lethargic, and couldn't support my own weight. I collapsed at the bottom of a flight of stairs after feeling stabbing pains in my heart and being unable to catch my breath.
All within ten minutes of contact.