Common Food Allergies: Article Analysis

When most people think of allergies, they might think of the common allergies like grass, dust, cats, and dogs. However, more and more children are not just allergic to the common allergies but children are allergic to food. Food? Really? Yes, more children are allergic to food. However, the most food that child are allergic to are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, soy and wheat and gluten.

In the article, Common Food Allergies, the main idea of the article was explaining all the most common children’s allergies. Cow’s milk is the most common hypersensitivity in children. If children ingest cow’s milk, some possible side effects can be colic, eczema, problems with breathing and hives. A pediatrician may recommend a special formula and

most children outgrow the allergy. Eggs are another common allergy. Children with a allergy to eggs are allergic to the protein in the egg whites. Parents that have children that has an egg allergy should watch egg- based glaze on top of bread and eggs the might be in the breading of foods. In addition, parents should watch for vaccines that might be egg based. Peanuts and tree nuts are the most severe of the entire food allergy. Soy is another allergy. If children ingest soy, some side effects can be the developing of rash, runny nose, wheezing, and diarrhea. Pediatrician can recommend a low- allergenic formula. Wheat and gluten is another food allergy. Wheat is more associated with allergy but it is still an uncommon food allergy. Some possible side effects are hives and wheezing. Children can also, develop celiac disease.
The importance of the article was to explain the most common allergy in children. In addition, to know what the symptoms are. Parents and teachers can look for these symptoms to take the necessary actions that can be taken place. Parents let schools officials know that their child has allergies so the child does not eat the product and the school will have an allergy action plan in case of emergency.
In conclusion, children are being impacted with food allergy. Most children can outgrow allergy but some children can keep allergy for the rest of their lives. However, with a good allergy action plan and children avoiding the allergy.