When a child is diagnosed with this type of allergy, your health care provider should provide you with an epinephrine auto-injector to treat severe allergic reactions. Some food allergies are more likely than others to be outgrown as children age. An IgE-mediated food allergy can get worse over time.
This is the “classic” type of food allergy that causes symptoms like hives and swelling. Symptoms from IgE mediated food allergies usually occur within two hours of feeding and can present as: There are two types of food allergies: IgE mediated and non-IgE mediated. Allergic reactions usually occur after your child eats a food they are allergic to. Even a small amount of an allergen can cause a reaction. This is known as an allergic reaction.įoods that cause allergic reactions are called allergens. Our resources will help you and your child manage food allergies with confidence. KFA is here to help keep your family safe and healthy.
