Nurse’s Corner: Facts about…
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Food Allergies |
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An increasing number of children have life-threatening food allergies. Foods most commonly known to produce allergic reactions are:
Allergic reactions can occur: Ingestion: when a child eats or drinks food containing the allergen. Inhalation: some children react when they smell the food. Touch: others react when touching even a small amount of the food. Prevention of an allergic response: Avoidance of foods that trigger the allergy is the most important aspect. Frequently this means carefully reading product labels. Safety measures for the allergic child in school: When a class has a student with severe food allergies, the parents will be sent a letter requesting that certain foods not be sent in for class parties. Teachers need to have a record of any student who has an allergy problem. |