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Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on June 17, 2008
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I am a parent of two little ones. I have chronic allergies. I recently had my seven year old tested at a allergist because this Spring she had a horrible time. She ...
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- hi S., i'm a little surprised that your allergist didn't take more time to discuss this with you. the peanut allergy is one of the more serious ones (i don't know abo...
- Allergies are the first sign of a weakened immune system. There are lots of things you can do to boost your immune system and "lessen" the severity of allergies. Ple...
- S., when your child has allergies that severe it can be scary, I know! My daughter outgrew some mild allergies (eggs, corn, soy), but these only caused skin reactions....
Allergies/ Asthma and Allergy Shots
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter who is eight years old and unfortunately taken after me with allergies. This particular Summer she has had a heck of a time. She has coughed all summer l...
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- I assume your allergies are airborne. That is hard! At least with food allergies, you can stop eating the allergen food and then you are fine. Regardless of what ki...
- I take Clear Lung, for me 4 tbs 3 times a day, if you'd like I ask ask my nurse practitioner for the dose for an 8 year old. It actually heals the lungs! http://www.na...
- S., I know you've gotten some great advice. I just wanted to encourage you with my personal experience. I've had bad allergies all my life and suffered with asthma ...
Allergic Reactions
Asked by S.T. from Oklahoma City
on April 8, 2010
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Ok mama's you are always so very helpful and i have a question that i ALWAYS forget to ask the dr...
Two of my kids have allergic reactions to things, my middle son ...
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- Allergy testing is pretty scary for lil ones. They basically take common allergens and grind them into the skin on your childs back and see what happens. I want my s...
- To answer your original question about why they have different reactions: they're different kids with slightly different DNA and different immune systems. Hopefu...
- See a doctor now, and get an EpiPen if you don't have one already. If your children have another anaphylactic reaction, you literally have MOMENTS to save their lives....
Allergic Reaction
Asked by J.N. from Joplin
on August 12, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter attended her great grandparents 50th anniversary celebration Sunday. Monday morning she woke up with hives all over her body. We are trying to f...
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- I would simply keep her away from shellfish and pineapples for the time being. I would say it was probably the shellfish that gave her the reaction. If she was allergi...
- Take her to the doctor asap. My daughter had the same thing a few weeks ago. A horrible red itchy rash all over her body, swollen joints, her eye even started to swe...
- Actually, yes she could have reactions to raw fruit, and not cooked. My daughter started having problems eating fruit in 7th grade after eating watermelon at a waterm...
What Causes Multiple Allergies? My Daughter Is Allergic to So Many Foods!
Asked by D.W. from Seattle
on August 4, 2010
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My daughter is 4 years old and has multiple allergies. She is allergic to nuts, peaunuts, legumes, seeds, eggs, dairy, citrus, and is sensitive to many other foods. ...
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- I am not a specialist or anything but if she has a reaction to a wide varieties of foods maybe she isn't allergic to the food (has she actually been tested?). I am wo...
- I highly doubt the paint has anything to do with it. Even if that could be possible, just sleeping in a newly painted room would have been just as bad as the wet pai...
- I will tell you my story. I have many food allergies, also. I only got tested, when my sister found out she had them. It turns out, A LOT of people in my family have ...
Food Allergies
Asked by J.G. from San Francisco
on November 10, 2011
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My 2 year old was just tested for food allergies and turns out he's allergic to soy, dairy, eggs, nuts and wheat. I have lived with a peanut allergy my whole life. I'm...
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- My son had a milk allergy, he out grew it, but now has a peanut allergy. Some kids do outgrow peanut allergies too, so I am hopefully. We will test every year. My ...
- Hi, My daughter was diagnosed with soy, egg and milk allergies at 1 year old. We continued to do blood tests each year. She is out grew her allergies to soy and egg...
- My son outgrew milk, egg, and peanut by the time he was 5. I did not have him tested until about 5 1/2 because I wanted to make sure I gave it enough time and I could ...
Peanut Allergy and School
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on May 7, 2010
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Is anyone familiar with Illinois food allergy legislation law?
Or have experience dealing with public school on managing food allergy in school? My daughter is ready...
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- Definatly work with the school. In michigan, there is no law, but up to the schools. where my stepson goes, they are not allowed peanut products in the classroom. A...
- educate your child, child's teachers and school!!! a peanut free table is imperitive. my children only eat peanut butter and jelly at lunchtime. they do not eat any me...
- Unlike a previous poster, I do expect them to go peanut free, I want my child to live and not be at risk to die in any setting. My daughter has anaphalaxis to just be...
Tomato Allergy
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on February 6, 2008
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Is there anyone out there with a child who has tomato allergies? We are pretty sure that my son Zeke has a tomato allergy. We have asked his allergist and ped. We ha...
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- I have a son who isnt allergic, but dislikes tomato sauce of any kind. What I do for him is fix him an alfredo sauce on the nights we have spaghetti. You can also or...
- My son's is citrus, as well as tomato - I coat his face / lips with A&D clear diaper rash ointment - it kind of seals the surface - before he eats, and I give him Bena...
- I strongly recommend that you go to www.naet.com and find a doctor in your area that does this technique. Both of my son and I have suffered from food and air allergi...
Developing Allergies
Asked by M.A. from Portland
on January 27, 2009
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Is it possible for a 4 year old to suddenly develop allergies? And how do tell/test to find out?
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- Hi~ I was diagnosed with allergies at about 4 1/2 yrs old, so yes, it is possible. Find a good allergist and have testing done.
- My grandmother at age 80 developed allergies after never having them in her life... so you can get them at anytime. On the plus side, you can also stop being allergic...
- HI, I have a family full of allergies (seasonal, animal, dust, food), you name it and we have it. They can come on at any time and any age. I would have the pediat...
Peanut Allergies?
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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My question is this. when i was growing up I never heard of anyone with a peanut alergy. We commonly brought beanut butter and jelly sandwiches to school and when a ...
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- Dear D., There are different levels of allergic reactions, from itching and hives to respiratory distress (anaphalactic shock) - which can lead to death. Peanut all...
- Hi ..I wanted to tell you that these allergies are for real...one of my twin daughters has a severe peanut allergy and nut allergy that I have to carry an epipen with ...
- peanut allergies are one of the most serious food allergies there is. I have treated both kids and adults with severe peanut allergies-to the point of the throat begi...
