Understanding and managing your child's food allergies /
For children with food allergies, eating, one of the basic functions of life, can be a nightmare. Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends....
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| Language: | English |
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Baltimore :
Johns Hopkins University Press,
2006
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| Series: | Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- The many faces of food allergy. Food allergy : the nuts and bolts
- Anaphylaxis
- Skin rashes and eczema
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Breathing problems
- Growth problems
- Behavior problems and developmental disabilities
- Additives and cross-reactions
- Diagnosing a food allergy. The medical history
- Allergy testing for IgE : skin and blood tests
- Elimination diets and oral food challenges
- Other tests
- Putting it all together
- Treating an allergic reaction. Epinephrine
- Antihistamines and other therapies
- Emergency action plans for anaphylaxis
- Avoiding food allergens. Avoidance diets
- Maintaining a nutritious diet
- Navigating the supermarket
- At home and in social settings
- In restaurants and while traveling
- At school and camp
- Food allergy at different ages and stages. Infants and toddlers
- Preschool and school-age children
- Teenagers and young adults
- Emotional concerns. The effect on children and families
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Food allergy in the long term. The natural course of food allergy
- Preventing food allergy
- Looking toward the future. Research for improved diagnosis
- Research for treatment and cures
- Keeping current. An action plan for anaphylaxis
- Food allergy resources.
