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Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?

Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?

Update: 2025-05-23
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Some people have allergic reactions to foods like peanuts, sesame, and raw eggs. But when people with egg allergies eat cooked eggs, there’s no reaction. What’s up with that? We asked pediatrician Liz Placzek to help us find the answer.


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Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?

Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?

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