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Allergies in Children: Causes and Types

Allergies do not only occur in adults but can also affect children and infants. As a parent, it is important to know what allergies your child has and what triggers them. The following is an explanation of allergies in children and infants. Allergies in Children - by Pixabay Various causes of allergies in children and babies Allergies are a series of symptoms that arise as an exaggerated response of the immune system to foreign substances that enter otherwise known as allergens. Allergic reactions usually occur after the allergen is in direct contact with the skin, inhaled, or eaten. There are various triggers and characteristics of allergies in children and infants. Symptoms also depend on the trigger. Here are the kinds of allergies in babies and children that parents need to know: 1. Food allergies Food is the most common trigger for allergies in children. Food allergies arise when the body reacts to proteins that are considered harmful to the body. This reaction usually occurs shor