Grocery shopping for a child with food allergies can be a daunting task. Feeling concerned and frustrated is understandable since eating is such an integral part of providing for your child’s health and well-being. Every week, Angela Lemond and her team at Lemond Nutrition meet with parents that are at a loss for what to […]
Does Your Child Have Allergies?
If your child has asthma, eczema, or environmental allergies, then it is possible that your child may also have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Children with EoE commonly have other allergic diseases. EoE is becoming an increasingly recognized cause of difficulty swallowing solid food as well as heartburn that is unresponsive to antireflux therapy. EoE is a […]
Food Allergies in Children
Food allergies occur when a child’s body reacts to a specific food as if it were a harmful substance. The immune system sends antibodies to fight off the food allergen. The antibodies release chemicals, such as histamine, which trigger symptoms, creating an allergic reaction. In the United States, approximately six million children and 6% of […]
