A Brit man lost his life after eating a mouthful of curry as he sat down to watch The X Factor.
The dish triggered an allergic reaction, which proved lethal for the man.
Allergy
An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
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Angus Myers, from Carville, County Durham suffered a suspected allergic reaction to a chicken tikka masala.
He said: "That's got nuts in", before collapsing in front of his wife and his 11-year-old son.
His wife, Marie tried to revive him and was rushed to the hospital, but he could not be saved, reports the Scotsman.
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Pregnant mothers who consume nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent.
She said that her husband suffered from nut allergy, but his most severe reaction previously had been to feel sick for a couple of hours.
Maria said her husband had asked staff at the Indian takeaway restaurant whether the curry contained nuts and was told that it did not.
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His wife, Marie tried to revive him and was rushed to the hospital, but he could not be saved, reports the Scotsman.
Too Much of Nuts During Pregnancy Boost Asthma Risk in Kids
Pregnant mothers who consume nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent.
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She said that her husband suffered from nut allergy, but his most severe reaction previously had been to feel sick for a couple of hours.
Maria said her husband had asked staff at the Indian takeaway restaurant whether the curry contained nuts and was told that it did not.
Source: ANI
SRM
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