Food Allergies in Children
Which ones are they?
▪ Cow's Milk (or cow's milk protein)
▪ Eggs
▪ Fish and Shellfish
▪ Peanuts and Tree Nuts
▪ Soy
▪ Wheat
How can I tell if my child might have food allergies?
What signs can I look for?
▪ Dripping Nose
▪ Itchy Eyes
▪ Rashes and Hives
▪ Nausea
▪ Diarrhea
▪ Labored Breathing
▪ Anaphylactic Shock
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, they estimate that up to 2 million, or 8% of children in the United States are effected by food allergies.
Which ones are they?
▪ Cow's Milk (or cow's milk protein)
▪ Eggs
▪ Fish and Shellfish
▪ Peanuts and Tree Nuts
▪ Soy
▪ Wheat
How can I tell if my child might have food allergies?
What signs can I look for?
▪ Dripping Nose
▪ Itchy Eyes
▪ Rashes and Hives
▪ Nausea
▪ Diarrhea
▪ Labored Breathing
▪ Anaphylactic Shock
Any one of these symptoms can be related to other issues and not allergies, so with anything consult your child's doctor and let them do a formal diagnoses of your child.
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