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The hope of this website is to help Medical professionals and lay people to better understand Aspirin Allergies and Salicylate Intolerance and give a guide and encouragement to those suffering from them.

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Salicylate Survival Kit

I am a registered Nurse who was diagnosed with Aspirin allergy or sensitivity and Salicylate Intolerance several years ago. At the time there was very little information available of any kind on this condition.The information on this site is what I have researched over the years and what I find works for me personally .It is best not to self diagnose but to find a reputable professional allergist who can confirm your allergy as this condition mimics symptoms similar to other serious medical problems.

What is Aspirin & Salicylate Intolerance

Salicylate are Aspirin-like naturally occurring chemicals compounds found in most plants,and stored in the bark, leaves, roots, skin and seeds. They act as a natural pesticide to protect the plants against insect damage ,disease,fungi, and harmful bacteria.

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Salicylate Intolerance

Salicylate intolerance is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive, or compound found in foods that produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems, but it is not a true food allergy. A true food allergy requires the presence of Immunoglobin E (IgE) antibodies against the food, and these are not present in Salicylate food intolerance.

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