Do I Have A Food Allergy?

I am 17 years old and have never had any kind of food allergy. However sometimes when i eat sugary food i get a tightening sensation in my throat and have difficulty breathing. This only lasts for about 10-15 seconds but is very uncomfortable. I thought it only happened with chocolate as it has happened before with rolos and mars bars but yesterday i noticed that it happened when i ate Dolly mixtures. I have noticed this problem over the past couple of years.

yes, it can be a food allergy.

Could be...go check with an allergist

It could certainly be a food allergy. You should see a board certified allergist for an evaluation.

It most likely isn't sugar that you are allergic to, but something else in the food. It will be helpful for you to keep a list of foods that you suspect are the cause of your symptoms. You should look at the ingredient list on the packaging of the foods you eat without problems and compare them to foods you eat without problems to try to narrow down the possibilities. Bring that information at your appointment.

Good luck!

Yes that is a food allergy it is recommended that you avoid those foods. I would also recommend that you get a scratch test from an allergist to find out what your allergic to. So you know what is safe to eat and what is not. Hope that helps.