Salmon allergy is a type of fish allergy caused by an immune reaction to specific proteins found in salmon. It is more commonly seen in adults than in children and can be triggered by eating either raw or cooked salmon. Symptoms can vary in severity and may affect the skin, digestive system, or respiratory tract.
Individuals with a salmon allergy may also react to other types of fish, as there can be cross-reactivity among different fish proteins. It’s less common to have cross-reactivity between fish and shellfish. Potential cross-reactive foods include: