Millions of Children have allergies. Why allergies occur? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system senses an “invader,” or allergen, and
attacks it. Allergies can be triggered by food, medicine, pets, plants, and other things. For example, milk, nuts, shellfish, pollen, bee stings, or dust mites all can trigger an allergic reaction. In the United States, there are about 3 million children have food allergies. According to the report from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 90 percent of children’s food allergies are caused by the following foods:
cow’s milk
eggs
wheat
soy
peanuts
tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, etc.)
fish
shellfish
But how to tell the difference between a common cold, cough, or rash and an allergic reaction? If you suspect your child has an allergy, it’s important to talk with your doctor and visit an allergist.
