Unfortunately, some people seem to be born with food allergies.
Perhaps this is the baby who is fussy from the very beginning because of a whey protein allergy in mother's milk or formula.
Other times, children seem to develop them at a young age while eating a food for the first time, like peanut butter.
Sometimes adults develop allergies out of the blue with no obvious trigger.
Many children will outgrow some of their allergies by early adolescence.
Here are some common allergies found in children and/or infants: - dairy - egg - wheat - soy - peanuts - seafood Some children have an intolerance to some things, though not an actual allergy, for example, to the lactose in dairy products.
Some common allergies seen in adults: - dairy - peanuts - wheat - seafood Adults may also have an intolerance to some things, such as lactose and/or wheat gluten.
How do you recognize a potential food allergy? Here are the signs: - Skin reactions, i.
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hives, visible redness, itching, red ring around the mouth.
- Breathing problems, i.
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wheezing, coughing, breathing loudly.
- Anaphylactic shock, i.
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flushed appearance, sweating, trouble breathing, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
It is important to take the next step and get medical advice if you or a loved one has the signs of a food allergy.
Getting tested so you know ahead of time exactly what it is that you are allergic to can also help avoid a potential life threatening situation.