Childhood Allergies

What is the most common allergies in children?

Eggs, milk, and peanuts are the most common causes of food allergies in children, with wheat, soy, and tree nuts also included. Peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish commonly cause the most severe reactions.

What are the symptoms of allergies in a child?

• Stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, or runny nose, and itching in ears or roof of mouth.
• Red, itchy, watery eyes.
• Red, itchy, dry skin.
• Hives or itchy welts.
• Itchy rash.
• Asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing.

Category : Childhood Allergies