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...foods” or perhaps where you might keep a list of foods for them and others as a reference. Symptoms or Reactions to Food Allergens. Your toddler will need to know what will happen if they eat something they are allergic to. This point will not only help them understand why this is an important topic, but also help them learn about their body. Does their tummy hurt, does their skin itch or turn red? Or...

...disease(an auto immune reaction that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten is consumed). Now we are finding that there is a reaction known as gluten sensitivity, which has similar symptoms to celiac disease but does not cause damage to the villi of the small intestine. Symptoms of gluten sensitivity can include: Bloating Diarrhea Abdominal pain, Fatigue Joint pain Headaches Foggy thinking And more If you suspect you have a reaction to gluten, you...

...bring. “We don’t do allergy testing until after age two. Call again in 18 months.” Our lives changed dramatically when Paulie, still just eight months old, was rushed to the hospital after he stopped breathing. The allergist we saw afterward indicated the symptoms were consistent with a severe allergic reaction. Allergy testing came up positive for some foods and animal dander. Removal of allergens from Paulie’s diet and reduction of animal dander in our home...

...symptoms improved within a few weeks and all went according to expectations. So, when her brother, Ryder, came and didn’t spit up the day he was born as she did I was hopeful! Unfortunately, his reflux symptoms started soon after he was born but seemed to be controlled with Zantac. At around five weeks old my poor little guy became feverish. We were advised to take him to the emergency room which turned into four...

...9 million, about ¾ have asthma that is triggered by allergies. Remember, we talked about different triggers for asthma symptoms (exercise, pollen, allergens, etc.). Patients whose asthma is triggered by allergens are often said to have “allergic asthma”. [3] According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma, affecting around half of asthma patients. Does Genetics Play a Role? Atopy refers to the genetic tendency to...

...foods until your baby is a year old. If it’s any consolation, if you suffer from food allergies, you’re probably more aware of the symptoms than the average parent and, hopefully, you’re able to spot the signs quickly. If that does happen, remember to consult with the pediatrician and either eliminate all the allergens from your diet while breastfeeding or switch formulas to an amino acid-based formula like Neocate. As always, I’d love to see...