Hypersensitivity type may be- Type I Allergy
Immune reactions may be from- IgE
Reactions may occur in- Minutes
A Lupin Allergy is an immune response from consuming or inhaling substances containing the proteins found in Lupin. Lupin (also called Lupine) is part of the Legume family, the same as Peanuts and Soybeans.
Lupin is an emerging allergen that is very high in protein, and is often an ingredient in gluten-free products.
Lupin is used in many food products (scroll below to see some of the products it can be found in), especially as a flour. It has been an unlabelled allergic ingredient in the recent past, but is now mandatory to be labelled on food products.
There may be a link between people that have a Peanut Allergy also having a Lupin Allergy.
LUPIN is one of the 10 most common food allergens in Australia, that all together account for 90% of food allergies in Australia.
LUPIN ALLERGY SYMPTOMS
Some of the lupin allergy symptoms may be characterised by:
- Swelling of lips, face, eyes
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Hives/ Urticaria
- Tingling mouth
- Conjunctival irritation
- Rhinitis
- Wheeze
- Coughing
- Dizziness
- Asthma Aggravation
- ANAPHYLAXIS
The validity and severity of these symptoms are dependent on the individual and the level of exposure, as determined by a qualified health care provider.
TREATMENT
If you experience or are in the presence of someone who encounters a serious reaction (this may include difficulty breathing, wheezing, throat tightening, swelling, collapse, etc), follow their action plan or emergency instructions and call or have someone call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) is the first-line treatment for Anaphylaxis. After administering Adrenaline (Epinephrine), seek emergency medical attention by calling Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance.
If you are unsure what to do, call Triple Zero (000).
If you or someone you know is suspected of having an allergy, it’s important to discuss diagnosis, symptoms and treatment with a qualified health care provider to understand how to manage individual allergies and also to set up an Allergy Action Plan in the case of a reaction.
Always present your Allergy Card, Medical Alert Bracelet, Action Plan or Necklace to ensure health care providers, family members, friends, colleagues and others are aware of your Allergies.
TESTING
A skin test, blood test or food challenge may be used to test for a Lupin Allergy.
LABELLING
Some labels or terms you may come across on Lupin Allergy friendly products:
"Lupin Free" "No Lupin"
RANDOM ALLERGY FACT
The Lupine plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height.
WHERE YOU MAY COME ACROSS LUPIN
The below is not a complete list, but just some of the places you may come across Lupin:
- Battered or crumbed foods
- Beverages
- Biscuits
- Bread
- Burgers
- Cakes
- Cereals
- Condiments
- Confectionery
- Convenience foods
- Cookies
- Creams
- Crepes / pancakes
- Desserts
- Flour
- Glazes
- Health drinks
- Ice cream
- Mayonnaise
- Milks
- Miso
- Muffins
- Noodles
- Noodles
- Pasta
- Pastries
- Pies
- Pizza
- Salad dressings
- Salads
- Sauces
- Sausages
- Snack bars
- Tofu / Tempeh
- Wafers
- Waffles
- Yoghurts
The information provided on Allergy Life Australia is to generally educate and inform you about living with allergies, intolerances and conditions, and is not intended as medical instruction or as a substitute for diagnosis, examination and advice by a qualified health care provider.
