In order to recognize immediately the signs and symptoms of common food allergies in children, it is important for parents to be well informed about food allergies. This information is useful to parents, not only to recognize the food that their child may be allergic to but also to obtain prompt medical attention.
What is a Food Allergy?
A food allergy is the body’s immune system’s defensive response to certain harmless components in food perceived as a threat. Many substances in foods are mistakenly identified as a threat by the body’s immune system; they are known as allergens. The immune system releases antibodies and certain chemicals, including histamine, to counteract these perceived threats, thus causing an allergic reaction. Food allergy reactions in children are wide and varied, ranging from wheezing, abdominal pain, itching and skin rashes, a runny nose, and can cause swelling or aggravation in different parts of the body.
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