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Between dodging vampires in haunted houses and listening to tales of terror, Halloween can be a scary time of make-believe. But for the four percent of children with food allergies, Halloween can be a real, horrifying experience.
Holiday treats can have many hidden allergens in them, causing a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.
“Common candy ingredients, such as wheat, peanuts, dairy and egg, can be problematic for children with food allergies,” said allergist Dr. Mark Livezey. “Even candy that doesn’t contain allergens can spur allergy symptoms if it is manufactured in the same production plant as allergenic foods.”
Although the urge to snack on candy while trick-or-treating can be irresistible, knowing the exact source of the candy can be almost impossible. We offer the following Halloween safety tips.
Food intolerance can often mimic a food allergy, causing nausea and vomiting. Before you exclude a certain food from your child’s diet, be sure to have your child tested for food allergies by a board-certified allergist. Upon diagnosis, an allergist can prescribe life-saving treatment and teach you and your child avoidance measures.
For more information about food allergies or keeping kids with allergies and asthma safe, visit https://www.allergyatlanta.com/.
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