Re:'New car smell' is the scent of carcinogens
by BenjiWiebe on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @01:52AM
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This is an oversimplification. An allergy will not necessarily cause anaphylaxis (suffocating, etc). I'm allergic to a lot of types of pollen/mold/dander (skin prick test) and also two food items, also identified with a skin prick test, and I've never yet had anaphylaxis. When I eat oatmeal/rye (my food allergies) I get a runny nose, fatigue, and mild GI distress.
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Re:'New car smell' is the scent of carcinogens
by BenjiWiebe on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @01:56AM
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Forgot to mention, I also have lactose intolerance. I think I have a bit of gluten intolerance too, but that might be psychosomatic and I haven't yet had a family member help with a blind study on myself. Sometime I intend to.
Re:'New car smell' is the scent of carcinogens
by bialpio on Thursday February 18, 2021 @06:15PM
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The main point was that failure to digest something doesn't mean that you are allergic or intolerant. My impression was that this was what the example with babies' bodies "rejecting" some foods that they cannot process implied. Humans can eat stuff they cannot digest (fiber, corn kernels without chewing, anyone?) without adverse effects, stuff will just pass through. Unless you're eating nails or glass, but that's a mechanical damage...