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Beer Sneezing: The Mystery Behind The Unlikely Duo

If you suffer from alcohol intolerance, you’ll experience facial flushing, nasal congestion and other symptoms that might include rash, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headaches. A true alcohol allergy causes far more serious symptoms and may trigger an anaphylactic reaction – a medical emergency that can cause rapid or weak pulse, fainting, shock, coma and even death. Chemicals like sulfites, which are present in beer after fermentation, can also trigger allergic reactions. People with a beer allergy will likely experience symptoms similar to other allergic reactions, such as abdominal…

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