Thursday, November 18, 2010

Allergies and food should be avoided

What are the symptoms of food allergy?
 
If your baby is allergic to certain foods, the symptoms will appear within minutes or seconds. The most common symptoms are:

      
Cough
      
Tongue and throat dry and itchy
      
Skin itching or rash
      
Nausea and bloating
      
Diarrhea and / or vomiting
      
Labored breathing and shortness of breath
      
His lips and throat swelling
      
Runny nose and congestion
      
Itchy eyes, red and sore
Foods that cause allergyFood often cause allergic reactions include:

      
Cow's milk and other dairy products
      
Eggs
      
Seafood, such as Fish, Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster
      
Nuts (peanuts, soybeans, etc.)
      
Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, wheat, oats and wheat barley)
      
Sesame
      
Food and drinks containing preservative sulfur dioxide and sulfite
      
Celery
Foods to avoid
There are some foods that should not be used on your baby before it reaches a certain age, to avoid the increased risk of allergies until his immune system was formed.

      
Gluten (before 6 months)
      
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, wheat, barley and oat grain. You should avoid giving these foods until age 6 months Look for food products labeled 'gluten free'.
      Sea Food (before 6 months)
      
Fish can cause allergic reactions in some babies, the mother should not give fish to your baby before she was 6 months. After the age of your baby reaches 6 months, fish can be part of a balanced diet.      Nuts and peanut-containing foods should not be given to infants from families with a history of allergy until he was at least 3 years. Also, do not give any kind of whole nuts to children under five due to risk of choking.
What to do if your baby has a food allergy
If you think your baby has a food allergy, consult a doctor immediately. In addition, by observing the food packaging labels, I can more easily decide what should be given and not given to your baby.

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