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Kids","big-8-allergens","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/big-8-allergens/","/blog/big-8-allergens/","2024-10-15T09:55:35","2024-10-15T13:56:04","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your child is a few months or a few years old, you’ve likely heard about the dangers of food allergies. But did you know that 90% of all food allergies in the United States are caused by \u003C/span>\u003Cb>only eight foods\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Even if your kids aren’t affected by the so-called “\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big 8 allergens”\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you probably have a close friend or family member with children who are.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>What is a Food Allergy?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food allergy occurs when a person’s immune system reacts to a particular food as though it were harmful. To fight off the allergen, the immune system produces antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE), which may lead to respiratory, gastrointestinal or cardiovascular distress.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30603 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Food Allergy Symptoms\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">Food allergy reactions can vary significantly in severity, ranging from mild and localized responses to severe and life-threatening situations. Some common symptoms include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Skin:\u003C/strong> Hives, itching, eczema, swelling\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Gastrointestinal:\u003C/strong> Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Respiratory:\u003C/strong> Wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cardiovascular:\u003C/strong> Dizziness, lightheadedness, rapid heart rate\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Anaphylaxis:\u003C/strong> A severe allergic reaction that can cause the body to go into shock, requiring immediate medical attention.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>How Common Are Food Allergies in Children?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Food allergies are more prevalent than many people realize, particularly among children. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.aafa.org/allergy-facts/\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America\u003C/a>, over 4 million children in the U.S. had known food allergies in 2015. This number continues to rise, highlighting the growing concern surrounding food allergies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>When Do Food Allergies Develop?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>It is important to note that food allergies can develop at any age, even to foods previously consumed without issue. This unpredictable nature underscores the importance of ongoing awareness and monitoring, especially for children with a history of allergies or sensitivities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>When to Test Children for Allergies\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Family history of allergies:\u003C/strong> Discuss testing with your pediatrician if you or your child’s other parent has allergies.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Symptoms:\u003C/strong> Consult a healthcare professional if your child exhibits allergy symptoms like eczema, hives, wheezing, or digestive issues.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Exposure and immediate reactions:\u003C/strong> Seek immediate medical attention if your child has an immediate reaction to a potential allergen.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Age:\u003C/strong> Wait until your child is at least 4 months old for testing.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Specific concerns:\u003C/strong> Discuss any concerns about potential allergies with your pediatrician.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Testing options:\u003C/strong> Skin prick tests, blood tests, and oral food challenges are available.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Work with your pediatrician:\u003C/strong> They will recommend the best course of action and provide guidance and support.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>What Are the Big 8 Allergens?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite there being more than 170 known food allergens, the vast majority of allergic reactions in the United States are caused by the \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big 8 allergens\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>1. Milk\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 2–6% of children under 6\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cow’s milk is the most common \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-food-allergies-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergy in kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but around 80% will outgrow the allergy before reaching school age.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Is a milk allergy the same as lactose intolerance\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? No. People with lactose intolerance lack the enzyme lactase, which digests the sugars in milk. While lactose intolerance may cause unpleasant symptoms like bloating or diarrhea, a milk allergy is more serious and involves an IgE-mediated immune system response.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Most Common Symptoms of a Milk Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As is the case with all of the Big 8 Allergens, the symptoms of a milk allergy can be severe. Examples include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments For a Milk Allergy:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are treatments available for reactions to a milk allergy, but much will depend on the severity of that reaction. Antihistamines can help if a reaction is mild, but serious reactions may require an injection of adrenaline. If you or someone you love reacts allergically to milk, you should seek medical attention just to be safe.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Milk\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Milk doesn’t just come from cows or even animals. Those looking to drink an alternative can turn to rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk, among others.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>2. Egg\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 2–6% of children under 6\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most children, around 67%, will outgrow their egg allergy before reaching age 5.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Egg Whites vs. Egg Yolks: \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it’s the egg whites that contain the most allergenic proteins, doctors recommend total avoidance of eggs, as it is impossible to completely separate the yolks from the whites.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Most Common Symptoms of an Egg Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Egg allergies can also be severe, which is why they find themselves grouped among the Big 8 Allergens. Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to eggs can include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for an Egg Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The treatment for an allergic reaction to eggs is similar to that of cow’s milk. For mild reactions, an antihistamine may work well, but for more severe cases, an injection of adrenaline could be necessary.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Eggs\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike milk, eggs are basically eggs, regardless of what animal produces them. Therefore, those who are allergic to them should avoid them altogether, as even “egg substitutes” contain egg whites in many cases.  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>3. Soy\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 1–2% of children under 10\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What are common soy-based foods?\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you’re allergic to soy, pay special attention when selecting vegetarian proteins and many Asian-inspired foods—both often contain soy-based products including, but not limited to:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempeh\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edamame\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miso\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy Sauce or Tamari\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy Milk\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Most Common Symptoms of a Soy Allergy: \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy allergies can prompt several different reactions in those who are allergic to it, including:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the lips and/or tongue\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for a Soy Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For the most part, soy allergy reactions are relatively minor and can be handled with the administering of an over-the-counter antihistamine. However, some reactions are severe and will require immediate medical attention. If you have any doubt in this regard, always err on the side of caution and seek medical help.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Soy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since soy appears in so many different foods, there really isn’t a short list of what can be used. For instance, soy milk can be replaced with almond milk, and tofu can be replaced with things like mushrooms. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>4. Wheat\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 0.4–1% of children under 6\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 20% of wheat-allergic children are also allergic to other gluten-containing grains like barley, oats and rye. Most children with a wheat allergy will outgrow it before school age.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Is a wheat allergy the same as celiac disease\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? No. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine which requires one to avoid all sources of gluten, including but not limited to wheat. While celiac disease does involve an immune system response, IgE, the antibody responsible for life-threatening reactions, does not play a role in this disorder.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Most Common Symptoms of a Wheat Allergy:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allergic reactions to wheat allergies vary as widely as any in the group of Big 8 Allergens. Some reactions are minor while others can be so severe that they can be life-threatening. Examples of symptoms include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throat swelling\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth swelling\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulty\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head pain\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaphylaxis\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments For a Wheat Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As seen above, the treatment for a wheat allergy depends largely on the severity of the reaction involved. Over-the-counter antihistamines can help greatly for those minor reactions, but one may need an immediate injection of epinephrine if he or she encounters anaphylaxis. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Wheat\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fortunately, there are a plethora of choices for those who want to replace wheat in their diets. Entire stores and brands offer gluten-free choices for common foods such as bread and the like.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>5. Peanuts\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 0.6–1.3% of the general population\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the name, peanuts are actually not a nut but rather a legume, like soy. However, as many as 40% of all people with peanut allergies also have tree nut allergies. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Nut-Free vs. Peanut-Free\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your child is allergic to peanuts, be sure to double check any “\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” because “nut-free” doesn’t always mean “peanut-free.” Many \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also peanut-free, but it’s safest to look for the “peanut-free” label when choosing \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school-safe snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Common Symptoms of a Peanut Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The symptoms of an allergic reaction to a peanut allergy are largely similar to those associated with the other members of the Big 8 Allergens. See below:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingly mouth or throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tightening of the throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulty\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for a Peanut Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once again, like many of the other members of the Big 8 Allergens, the most common response to a minor allergic reaction to wheat is an over-the-counter antihistamine. Severe reactions may require emergency epinephrine injections.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Peanuts\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There are several choices for people who want to consume an alternative to peanuts. Common examples of them include seeds from sunflowers or pumpkins, pretzels, and soy or garbanzo beans. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>6. Tree Nuts\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 0.4–0.6% of the general population\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with tree nut allergies may be allergic to a single tree nut, a small subset of tree nuts or all tree nuts. Common tree nut allergens include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almonds\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazelnuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macadamia nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pecans\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pine nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA also lists coconut as a tree nut, but coconut allergies are relatively uncommon, and most people with tree nut allergies can safely consume it.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Common Symptoms of a Tree Nuts Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you’re sensing a theme among the reactions of those allergic to any of the members of the Big 8 Allergens, you’re not wrong, as once again the potential symptoms of a reaction to tree nuts includes:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the lips\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for a Tree Nut Allergic Reaction\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike other members of the Big 8 Allergens, a large number of reactions to a tree nut allergy can be extremely severe. People who suffer from this allergy should have epinephrine injections available at all times and it should be administered immediately.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Tree Nuts:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you’re suffering from a peanut allergy in addition to a tree nut allergy, you already know the substitutes for tree nuts. They include seeds from pumpkins and sunflowers, pretzels and beans. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>7. Fish\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 0.4% of the general population\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many other foods, fish allergies most commonly appear in adulthood, not childhood. Reactions also tend to be comparatively severe.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Is a fish allergy the same as a seafood allergy? \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The general category of “seafood” comprises both finned fish and shellfish. Someone with a finned fish allergy may or may not be allergic to shellfish (and vice versa).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common finned fish allergens include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchovies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halibut\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahi Mahi\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Common Symptoms of a Fish Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fish allergies are sometimes difficult to pinpoint, but those who have them and who experience symptoms when reacting to fish can suffer through the following:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itchy throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen lips\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for a Fish Allergy:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are a lot of fish allergy reactions that are extremely severe and dangerous. As is the case with other members of the Big 8 Allergens, people who suffer from this allergy need to have ephedrine available in injection form.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Fish\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally, fish is a source of protein and with some types of fish, omega-3 oil. One who suffers from a fish allergy can take supplements for omega-3 and consume other forms of protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>8. Shellfish\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Prevalence\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An estimated 1.2% of the general population \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shellfish fall under two different groups:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Crustaceans\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: crab, shrimp, lobster\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Mollusks\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: clams, mussels, octopus, oysters, scallops, squid\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some are allergic to both groups, while some are allergic only to one.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Common Symptoms of a Shellfish Allergy:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shellfish are beloved around the world because of their flavor and nutritional value in some cases, but they are also notorious because of the number of people allergic to them. The symptoms of an allergic reaction to shellfish include:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itchy skin\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulty\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen lips and throat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Treatments for a Shellfish Allergy\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As is done in response to the other members of the Big 8 Allergens, those who suffer from a shellfish allergy need to be ready to have an injection of ephedrine administered should anaphylaxis arise in response to consuming these types of foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Alternatives to Shellfish\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It’s possible that some people with shellfish allergies can still consume some types of fish, but if that could be you, check with your doctor before taking that step. Otherwise, much like with a fish allergy, omega-3 oil and proteins prevalent in shellfish are readily available in supplements and other foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Nurture Life’s Allergy Promise to You\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child has food allergies, you know the importance of understanding exactly what is (and isn’t) in their meals and snacks. 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