Understanding Food Allergies In Children
Incidences of child peanut allergy have been increasing in the past decade and continue to climb, which is raising an alarm about this potentially dangerous child food allergy experienced by approximately three million Americans.Peanuts allergies in children have been increasing in school, medical, and national news.
The Reasons Why A Child Peanut Allergy Is A Concern
Peanut allergies in infants are of particular concern for four main reasons:
1.Peanut allergies in children cause life-threatening reactions in many cases
2.Children with peanut allergies may be extremely sensitive to peanuts and peanut products—A few children cannot even be near peanuts or products of
3.Peanuts, peanut oils, and peanut products are found in many foods, and cross-contamination increases the possibility of peanut-causing allergens in others
4.Peanut allergies in children are not usually outgrown
Anaphylaxis is an uncommon allergy symptom for almost all food allergies, but it is much more common in the case of a child peanut allergy, thus accounting for 80% of anaphylactic reactions.
Signs And Symptoms Of A Child Peanut Allergy
The signs and symptoms of an infant peanut allergy can come on very suddenly and severely, without warning. It is not unusual that the first taste of peanut of a child to cause their first known reaction from a child peanut allergy.
Early signs that a child might be experiencing as a result of a child peanut allergy include:
1. Hives or Skin rash
2. Tingling of the tongue
3. Runny nose
4. Itchy throat or mouthThe above symptoms can very easily progress into much more dangerous peanut allergy symptoms and anaphylactic shock. Any time any of the following symptoms are observed, it is very important that the child seeks medical emergency help immediately. Dangerous symptoms of a child peanut allergy may be:
1. Difficulty in breathing
2. Difficulty in swallowing
3. Swelling of the lips,mouth, or throat
4. Body swelling
5. Low blood pressure
6. Dizziness
7. Loss of consciousness
8. Confusion
Still other child peanut allergy symptoms include:
1. Hoarse/raspy voice
2. Stomach upset or nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Abdominal cramps or pain
5. Diarrhea
6. Feeling of being light-headed
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December 30th, 2008 at 6:32 am
It’s always helpful to bring the awareness in kids about food allergies, right from their school days. Teachers should have a separate record for such kids and be more careful with these kids. Allergies can be life threatening some times. This blog very clearly explains the dos’ and don’ts for peanut allergy. Good blog for many parents.