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...If you’re reading this article, chances are your child has recently had a frightening allergic reaction. Or, after months of colic, acid reflux, eczema, hives or wheezing, your child was finally diagnosed with multiple food allergies. With either of these events, you may not realize it, but you’ve been hit by the allergy avalanche. If you are at all like I was when I when the avalanche got me, you’re wondering how in...

...You might have heard that eczema can be a sign of a food allergy or sensitivity in infants. But before we review potential links between food allergies and eczema, let’s go over some basics. What is eczema? It is most often characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin. Eczema is sometimes referred to as “the itch that rashes,” since the itch, when scratched, results in the appearance of the rash. Who...

...nutrition assessment and diet review, we discovered that a healthy “go-to” food was most likely the culprit for this child’s symptoms. The manufacturer changed the ingredients, and the family was unaware that this “go-to” food now contained whey protein (a component of milk). The best way to identify product ingredients is by reading the actual packaging label that corresponds to the product contained within that packaging, or you can call the product manufacturer. Product websites...

...more severe reactions involving laryngeal, pharyngeal or respiratory symptoms, severe vomiting or shock, followed by antihistamines with additional epinephrine as necessary. These protocols should be clearly communicated to parents by the healthcare professional. Food reaction scenarios are where an Emergency Plan or 504 plan for your child must be available and easy to follow for all appropriate personnel at the school. Full time nursing availability in schools is becoming uncommon, which has placed the burden...

...types of carbohydrate including corn, identify sugars, and hidden allergens such as dairy, and explain the building blocks of protein. Reading Food Label Basics The FDA requires all manufacturers to list all ingredients in the food on the label. Based on the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, manufacturers are required to list the top eight foods which account for the most food allergies in commonly used terms. This does not include...

...with an unsafe food. Reassure him that he won’t be in trouble; Accidents happen. Sometimes books, videos, music and games can help to communicate complex information to kids in ways that they understand. Check with your healthcare professional for recommendations – they may have great ideas! Here are some that you might find useful: Storybooks: Guide for preschoolers with peanut and tree nut allergies Taking Food Allergies to School Starting School With a Food Allergy...

...of peanut proteins. Pollen’s Role: Certain pollen types may influence the foods which someone is allergic to. For example, an allergy to birch pollen can cause a cross reaction to proteins in apples or hazelnut. Therefore, allergies to apples and hazelnut are more common in geographical areas where birch pollen is abundant. Allergy Trends: A Product of Genetics and Environment Scientists are still unsure of what exactly leads to the development of food allergies. It...