Wheat Allergy

A wheat allergy is one of the most common childhood food allergies. However, it can also occur in adults. A person with a wheat allergy has developed a specific antibody to one or several wheat proteins. People with a wheat allergy have an irregular immune system response to at least one of the proteins in wheat. If a person with a wheat allergy has exposure to it, they may experience debilitating symptoms. In some cases, anaphylaxis can occur. This is a life-threatening allergic response.