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Can A Child Outgrow A Food Allergy?Food allergies affect an increasing number of children, with peanut allergies being the most prevalent, (to date an estimated 1-2% of children suffering from the possibly life threatening allergic reaction). So it offers some measure of hope, to parents of food allergic children, to know that around 1 in 5 children eventually go on to outgrow their food allergy. Three Important Facts About Outgrowing A Food Allergy Fact One Even when your child seems to have outgrown their allergy, and their tolerance to the allergen has increased, there is still the possibility that their allergy may recur in later life. Fact Two So far, it is impossible to assume which children will eventually outgrow their food allergy, however, it is estimated that about 20% of children will have overcome their food allergy by the time they reach to between the ages of 13-16. Fact Three A recent study, funded by the National Institute of Health, found out that children were more likely to specifically outgrow a peanut allergy, if they had low levels of a peanut based IgE. This IgE is the antibody produced by our immune system that causes allergic reactions in our bodies. Despite all of this, you must always be cautious before presuming your child is no longer allergic. Children with an allergy should always be assessed by your GP or a certified allergist, before you decide that there is no longer a need to continue with preventative measures.
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A major defence mounted by the body's immune system against normally
harmless substances, or allergens, such as chemicals in pollen, food, bee
stings, animal dander, or dust. An allergic reaction is the body's strong
reaction to these substances in a person who is sensitive to them.
Reactions range from mild to severe, and may include sneezing, a rash, or
difficulty breathing (which can be fatal). Allergens trigger allergic
reactions in people with allergies. |
