Allergy Symptoms and Remedies For Babies

Allergy Symptoms and Remedies For Babies. So many things in your baby’s world can trigger an allergic reaction, from milk, nuts, and shellfish to pollen, bee stings, and dust mites. But the symptoms of allergies can be elusive—how do you tell the difference between a common cold, cough, or rash and an allergic reaction? And how do you remain vigilant without becoming allergy-prevention-obsessed? Here are some common allergy symptoms and how allergy experts advise treating them.

Why Allergies Attack



An allergic reaction occurs when the body's immune system senses an "invader," or allergen, and attacks it. Allergies can be triggered by any number of things, and the incidence of them is on the rise. Food allergies alone affect about three million kids in the United States, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, with 90 percent of them caused by:

* cow's milk
* eggs
* wheat
* soy
* peanuts
* tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, etc.)
* fish
* shellfish

If you suspect your child has an allergy, it's important to talk with your doctor and visit an allergist. But how do you spot an allergic reaction?

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