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Food allergies: the tell-tale signs
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 16:43:09
Do you think your baby may be suffering from a food allergy? Here's what to look out for, from wheeziness to skin rashes
skin rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Type I allergies can be inherited from parents.Type II reactions occur the second time you come into contact with an allergen. These often take mums and dads by surprise, as the baby doesn’t react when he
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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
particular food is going to leave you without a key source of nourishment.For more information, check out the Allergy UK wesbite (helpline 01322 619 898) or visit the site of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
898) or visit the site of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
severe nut allergy include all the symptoms above, plus wheezing or breathing difficulty, general skin redness, fast heart rate and loss of consciousness. This type of reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening so call an ambulance
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How to cope when your baby can't drink milk
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 17:47:06
We think of cow's milk as a staple of babies' diets, but luckily there are ways to manage if your little one has a dairy allergy
, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis (severe breathing difficulties that can be life-threatening).There are three components of cow’s milk that can trigger allergic reactions: casein protein, whey protein and lactose.Casein is the curd that forms when
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