Common Pediatric Food Allergies
If your child has had a recent diagnosis of a food allergy, you might be wondering what exactly is a food allergy? What are common pediatric food allergies? Or maybe what kinds of foods can cause an allergic reaction? Are there other foods my child should avoid if they already have one diagnosed allergy? What is […]
Living with Food Allergies
If your child is diagnosed with a food allergy, you have likely learned that this is not a simple or quickly managed medical problem, but rather a multifaceted and immersive lifestyle requiring vigilance from the entire family, both inside and outside the home. In the beginning, food allergies can feel overwhelming, but with time, your child […]
How Do I Prevent Food Allergies in My Child?
What are food allergies and how do you prevent food allergies in your child? Understanding what food allergies are and how they affect the body is the first step in allergy prevention and management. There is a lot of buzz on the internet and social media about elimination diets and food sensitivities or intolerances; but true food allergy is […]
Food Allergies and Skin Care
When you think of food allergies, you may think of itching and swelling of the tongue, throat, and airways, difficulty breathing, or needing to use an EpiPen to stop a life-threatening reaction. For many children, that is how food allergies appear, but for many others the response to food allergies may look different, even over time, and may […]
A Complete Guide to Pediatric Food Allergen Immunotherapy
A child having a reaction to eating food is dreaded by parents everywhere. Learning to read food labels, questioning ingredients when eating at restaurants or other people’s homes, and being prepared for a rapid or life-threatening reaction all become part of daily life for parents of children with food allergies. Food allergies are a growing […]
Food Allergies vs Food Intolerance: What Does My Child Have?
Food allergies or food intolerance. What does your child have? Introducing young children to new foods can be a fun and exciting time for parents. But that excitement can quickly turn to worry or stress if a child has a negative reaction to a food, starts having digestive symptoms, or isn’t developing in a healthy […]
A Complete Guide to Navigating Life with Childhood Food Allergies
Having a child with childhood food allergies can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you need to be vigilant about things you may have never paid attention to before, like food labels and ingredient lists. You will need to learn how to use an EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector for treating severe allergic reactions), and your child may need frequent visits to […]
How to Choose the Right Pediatric Food Allergist for your Family
When do you need a food allergist, where do you find a food allergist, and how do you find a food allergist? Learning that your child has a food allergy can be an overwhelming, and even scary, time. There is a steep learning curve to the world of food allergies and parents may feel pressured to learn […]