Salicylate sensitivity is associated with a variety of symptoms, making it hard to identify. This article explains its causes, symptoms and foods to avoid.
Now here’s one you don’t hear about every day!
The major symptoms affect your sinuses, airway, skin (hives), and digestion, so it’s another one of those conditions. It’s caused by a common chemical in foods, medications, and beauty/hygiene products, so it’s hard to avoid unless you’re specifically trying to.
There isn’t a test for this condition, so the only way to check for it is to try reducing your intake. While some folks can get their symptoms under control by eliminating certain medications and products, others do need to adjust their diet as well.
For additional sources, check out this informational article from Diet Vs. Disease and this run-down from Naturopathic Doctor News and Review.
