Read Part 2 of Protecting Your Child With Food Allergies Here
As I mentioned in previous blog posts, my daughter was diagnosed with food allergies when she was just 6 months old. Once my husband and I learned the basics of how to deal with Meredith's food allergies, the next step was to educate her and the other people who came into contact with her about the condition and the necessary precautions needed to prevent an allergic reaction. This article is the first of a two-part series in...
Peanut allergy commands the most attention in children with severe food allergy because it is very common and can be life threatening. But... Read more »
Allergic reactions to ingredients in the foods you eat can range from mild to severe; they can even be life-threatening in some cases. But... Read more »
When people think of deadly food allergic reactions, nuts often spring to mind as the most obvious culprit. However, milk is quickly... Read more »
Why so many more allergies? Why now? The last few years we've seen a seeming spike in the numbers of allergies and asthma worldwide... Read more »
In my previous blog post, I talked about my daughter Meredith's diagnosis of milk and egg allergies. Based on Meredith's symptoms when... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesMilk and childrenInformationSee also:Cow's milk for infantsLactose intoleranceFood allergyAlthough some people have raised concerns... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A food allergy is a reaction by the body's immune system to a protein in a food. The food protein that causes an allergic reaction is... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE - ORALPronounced: (mag-NEE-zee-um hi-DROX-ide)Milk Of Magnesia Oral Precautions Before taking magnesium... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum) - ORALMilk Thistle Extract Oral Precautions Before taking milk thistle, tell your doctor or... Read more »
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Generic Name: CROMOLYN - NASALPronounced: (CROW-mow-lin)Nasal Allergy Symptom Control Nasl Precautions Before using this medication, tell your... Read more »
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