<unk>  is a type of food allergy. It is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from the yolk or whites of<unk> s, causing an overreaction of the immune system which may lead to severe physical symptoms for millions of people around the world.<unk>  appears mainly, but not exclusively, in children. In fact, it is the second most common food allergy in children.  (The most common is cows' milk allergy.)  It is usually treated with an exclusion diet and vigilant avoidance of foods that may be contaminated with<unk> .  The most severe food allergy reaction is called anaphylaxis and is an emergency situation requiring immediate attention and treatment with epinephrine. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that most children outgrow<unk>  by the age of five, but some people remain allergic for a lifetime.
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