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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Andrea Tode Jimenez

'I'm Allergic To Exercising, It Can Kill Me': US Woman's Rare Condition That Only 0.05 People Experience

(Screenshot: Fox 9 News)

In Minnesota, Maggie Habashy faces a daily struggle with a rare and potentially fatal condition known as exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA), as reported by Fox 9. For Habashy, even moderate physical exertion can trigger severe reactions, from intense itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This rare condition, which affects an estimated 0.05% of the population, forces her to carefully manage a lifestyle where physical activity could, quite literally, end her life.

Habashy's First Symptoms and Diagnosis

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