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Can Glass Of Wine Cause Red,slightly Splotchy And Very Hot Face?

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I am a female, age 22, in great health. I have never had any allergies my entire life, nothing at all. Tonight my face has turned bright red, slightly splotchy and very very hot...seemingly an allergic reaction. I cannot identify what or if it is potentially serious. Besides the face I have no other symptoms. I was drinking a glass of wine when this started. I have never had a problem with wine before, but have read different levels of sulfates in wine can cause reactions...
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Allergist and Immunologist,  's  Response
Hello,
Yes, the older the wine the more reactions one can have if they have intolerance to sulphites that is present in all wines.
This is usually a self limiting reaction unless you feel short of breath which happens in people with underlying asthma, and they need to be more careful.

Sulfite-free diet is not recommended, as non-sedating antihistamines will work.

Best Wishes.
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Can Glass Of Wine Cause Red,slightly Splotchy And Very Hot Face?

Hello, Yes, the older the wine the more reactions one can have if they have intolerance to sulphites that is present in all wines. This is usually a self limiting reaction unless you feel short of breath which happens in people with underlying asthma, and they need to be more careful. Sulfite-free diet is not recommended, as non-sedating antihistamines will work. Best Wishes.