SC - sulfa and sulfites

[Uduido at aol.com]

In a message dated 97-07-11 02:41:29 EDT, you write:

<< If one had an intolerance to sulfa drugs then
 does one have a similiar reaction to sulfites in wine or onions which are
 high in sulfur?
 
 
 Clare >>

It is RARE that such a reaction would occur with the miniscule levels of
sulfites in wine. I f a person is allergic to sulfa drugs and CAN eat eggs,
cabbage, luchcheon meats, hotdogs, broccoli, cauliflower, plain grape juice,
etc. they will not have a reaction to the sulfites in wine since the foods
listed contain massive amounts of sulfites compared to wine per se.. The
over-reaction of the public to the sulfa thing in wine is much similar to the
bizaare responce of healthy adults to the news that aspirin can rarely cause
a fatal reaction when given to a child 12 or under with the flu.

Lord Ras
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