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The wisest way to overcome food allergies in children is to first know the origin of symptoms.
Has the child ever complained of watery eyes, itching and redness in the skin, itchy throat, swelling of certain parts of the body, tightness, or cold after eating certain foods? If so, then maybe the Son of Mother has allergies.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most common foods that trigger allergies in children are nuts and milk. What about in Indonesia? Based on a study conducted at RSCM in 2007, a type of food that causes a lot of allergies in children, cow's milk, and wheat flour. Other types of foods that are generally allergens for children such as:
1. Tomatoes
Probably still many people do not know that tomatoes could be the originator of allergies. Allergic to tomatoes is rare and the cause can be in the seeds and skin. Based on the results of the study, it is found that 5.9% of children are sensitive to allergen tomatoes.
2. Chocolate
Protein found in chocolate can cause an immune reaction. According to research data, there was about 2.9 percent of children who were sensitive to brown allergens.
3. Soybeans (Soya)
Protein in soy can also cause allergies. Children who are sensitive to soy allergens are found as much as 7.4 percent.
4. Wheat flour
Wheat flour made from wheat, it can trigger allergic symptoms in children. According to data obtained, about 10.3 percent of children are sensitive to wheat flour allergens.
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5. Egg yolks
Eggs are one source of animal protein that is widely favored by the people of Indonesia, not least children. Eggs consist of egg whites and egg yolks. Egg yolks contain lots of fat while egg whites contain lots of protein. The source of food allergies is the protein present in the egg. Therefore, egg yolks are less allergenic than egg whites. There is about 8.8 percent of children who are sensitive to egg yolk allergens.
6. Egg white
Egg whitening can trigger an allergic reaction in 8.8 percent of children whose data are included in the study.
7. Chicken Meat
Chicken also includes children's favorite foods. However, there is a small percentage of children, as many as 7.4 percents, who are allergic to chicken meat.
8. Tuna
One type of fish that can cause allergies is tuna. Allergens found in fish are allergen-M. The study says there is about 4.4 percent of children who are sensitive to tuna allergens.
9. Shells (oyster)
The number of children who can not enjoy the delicious mussels of allergy is 8.8 percent.
10. Cow's milk
Cow milk proteins can cause allergies either in the form of whole milk or other forms such as ice cream, cheese, and cakes. In general, dairy products are much more favored by children than milk itself. In this study obtained data that as much as 10.3 percent of children are sensitive to cow's milk allergens (positive).
In order for allergic reactions do not occur and disrupt the joy of children, Mother must allergic response to 3 principles. Recognize, Consult and Control is the first three steps to deal with allergies. Identify food allergies that children have with symptoms and causes. Then, Consult with your doctor about allergy symptoms that children have, so doctors can provide appropriate treatment. Finally, Control allergic children by avoiding children from foods that cause allergies. So, make sure the child remains cheerful because of the allergic responsive mother.
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