Quick action will help your child during a serious allergic reaction. Kind of like a fire drill, it’s smart to occasionally review the instructions your doctor gave you and run through the steps you would take in an emergency. Here’s a checklist for any parent of a seriously allergic child: …
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Food Allergies
Ben had just started eating his lunch when his mom noticed him trying to scratch an itch in his mouth. After he vomited and began wheezing, his mom took him to the doctor. Ben was diagnosed with a food allergy — in this case, to peanuts. Along with milk, eggs, …
Going to School With Food Allergies
Young kids with food allergies can stay safe at school, but it takes organization, preparation, and education. Here are tips on keeping your child safe during the school year — and all year long: Springtime: Now’s the time to make a summertime appointment to see your child’s allergist. And set …
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) Hives (Urticaria)
At first, Tyler developed red patches and raised spots that turned purple and looked like bruises all over his legs and buttocks. Then he complained that his stomach and knees hurt. When his parents took him to the doctor to find out what was wrong, the doctor said that Tyler …
If My Child Has Food Allergies, What Should I Look for When Reading Food Labels?
My child has food allergies — what should I look for when reading food labels? – Alyson Carefully reading food labels is one of the most important things parents can do when their child has a food allergy.Always avoid any food whose label says it contains your child’s allergen. And keep …
Insect Sting Allergy
About Insect Sting Allergy Insect stings usually are minor annoyances. But they can cause serious and sometimes even deadly reactions in kids who are allergic to them. Insects that can trigger allergic reactions include honeybees, yellowjackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants. When they sting, they inject venom into the skin. Allergic …
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and most often affects kids under age 5. The cause is unknown, but if the symptoms are recognized early, kids with Kawasaki disease can fully recover within a few days. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications …
Milk Allergy
About Milk Allergy Allergy to milk is sometimes confused with lactose intolerance, because both can cause problems after drinking milk — but they are very different and unrelated. Lactose intolerance is annoying and can cause discomfort, but it is not life threatening. Milk allergy, though, can cause someone to become …
Milk Allergy in Infants
About Milk Allergy People of any age can have a milk allergy, but it’s more common in infants (affecting about 2% to 3% of babies). Many kids outgrow it, but some don’t. When a baby is allergic to milk, it means that his or her immune system, which normally fights infections, …
Nut and Peanut Allergy
About Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies First grade has been a difficult parenting year for Anne. Her 6-year-old son, Justin, began eating lunch in the cafeteria with hundreds of other students armed with their peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter crackers, and all those hidden peanuts in their processed foods. For …