Download or read book Understanding and Managing Your Child s Food Allergies written by Scott H. Sicherer and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-11-17 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children’s health and quality of life. He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children—at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants. Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies.
Download or read book Allie the Allergic Elephant written by and published by Allergic Child Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allie the elephant has an allergic reaction to peanuts served at school, and soon learns what symptoms to watch for and what foods to avoid.
Download or read book Chad the Allergic Chipmunk written by Nicole Smith and published by Allergic Child. This book was released on 2006 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chad, a young chipmunk, is allergic to tree nuts. Outlines precautions children, their friends and caregivers can take to prevent or treat an allergic reaction: how to order food in restaurants, read food labels, and identify an allergic reaction. Describes the importance of an allergy bracelet and epinephrine kit.
Download or read book Cody the Allergic Cow written by Nicole Smith and published by Allergic Child. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story about a cow who is allergic to milk that teaches young children to be aware milk allergies. Mentions foods in which dairy products are used as ingredients.
Download or read book The Parent s Guide to Food Allergies written by Marianne S. Barber and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-04-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are the parent, relative, caregiver, or teacher of a food-allergic child, you know how challenging it is to keep that child safe, healthy, happy, and well fed. But now, help is at hand. The team of authors behind this invaluable book -- the mother of a food-allergic child, a board-certified allergist, and a psychologist -- will take you through every step of life with a food-allergic child.
Download or read book Pediatric Food Allergy written by Ruchi S. Gupta and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and practical, this book thoroughly addresses the full range of concerns related to food allergies in the pediatric patient. As food allergies in the pediatric population increase in number and severity, Pediatric Food Allergy: A Clinical Guide provides information on new guidelines and potential treatment options, as well as working to improve awareness, diagnosis, management and prevention practices. Written by experts in their respective fields, chapters are divided into five sections. Opening with an introduction and overview of particular concerns and issues specific to food allergy in the pediatric population, sections two and three address diagnosis and management of comorbid conditions in food allergy, along with development of food allergies and current prevention recommendations. Sections four and five cover food allergy management, prognosis, and therapeutic options with a look to future developments, while all sections include a discussion of epidemiology, differential diagnoses of other potential food-related diseases. In Pediatric Food Allergy: A Clinical Guide, pediatricians and allergists alike will find an invaluable resource as they work with this vulnerable patient population.
Download or read book When Your Child Has Food Allergies written by Mireille Schwartz and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let When Your Child Has Food Allergies be your guide to keeping your child safe—and your sanity intact. All the answers parents need. Keeping kids safe takes vigilance, but when your child has food allergies, the challenge is greater and you worry that much more. As a food-allergy mom (and someone seriously allergic herself), author Mireille Schwartz has been through it all. Now, in this clear, reassuring guide, she helps you get a handle on food allergies, establish new routines, and restore peace to family life. In this invaluable guide, you'll learn to: Spot the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction Navigate testing and diagnosis Decipher ingredient labels, keeping an eye out for "hidden" allergens Allergy-proof your whole home-not just the kitchen Create an emergency kit and an allergy action plan Make school a safe and enjoyable environment Find lunchbox substitutions your kid will like Deal with restaurants, playdates, birthday parties, holidays, and other group celebrations Plan for safe travels- from summer camp to family getaways From protecting your child to teaching them to take care of themselves, When Your Child Has Food Allergies covers it all so your life can get back to normal.
Download or read book Living with Allergies written by Emma Amoscato and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There is something in this book for any stage of life with allergies, be it a new allergy parent, a newly diagnosed adult, or even your allergic teen.” —Allergy Girl Eats An allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming and life changing but this book brings together all the in-depth information and practical tips you need. It includes interviews with the country’s leading allergy experts, advice from people living with allergies and has been endorsed by Allergy UK. Living with Allergies provides insight into each allergic condition, how to cope at different life stages and information on diagnosis, treatment and everyday management. It also includes tips the doctors don’t tell you: How do you manage allergy anxiety? How do you keep your child safe at school? How can you travel abroad with allergies? This book will help you learn how to live with allergies in a proactive and positive way. “An excellent resource, I will be recommending it to my patients.” —Dr. Adam Fox, consultant pediatric allergist “The first comprehensive book ever on allergy.” —Amena Warner, clinical director, Allergy UK “A thorough guide about allergic conditions without unintelligible medical terms or sounding like a lengthy technical pamphlet . . . This book is not about living in fear of allergies or merely surviving; it’s all about thriving in spite of allergies.” —Le Coin de Mel “An all-encompassing approach to allergies . . . The information within is factual, practical and possible to follow with ease . . . I defy anyone to read this book and not learn something new, giving them a wider perspective of the allergy world, its intricacies and challenges.” —Glutarama
Download or read book AARP Allergic Girl written by Sloane Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. AARP Allergic Girl is an indispensable guide for living a full life with food allergies--from an Allergic Girl who lives it. Millions of Americans concerned about adverse reactions to food are seeking the advice of medical professionals and receiving a diagnosis of food allergies. Allergic Girl Sloane Miller, a leading authority on food allergies, has been allergic since childhood. She now lives a full, enjoyable life full of dining out, dating, attending work functions, and traveling. With tested strategies and practical solutions to everyday food allergy concerns, Allergic Girl shows how readers can enjoy their lives too. Informed by personal narratives laced with humor and valuable insights, Allergic Girl is a breakthrough lifestyle guide for food-allergic adults, their families, and loved ones. In Allergic Girl, you will discover: How to find the best allergist and get a correct diagnosis How to create positive relationships with family, friends, and food How to build a safe environment wherever you are Real-world scenarios scripted from the author's life as well her work with clients and other leaders in the field Enjoy your food-allergic life to the fullest. Let Allergic Girl show you how.
Download or read book Food Allergies and Me written by Juniper Skinner and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-17 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Allergies and Me is a children's book that provides an engaging and relatable experience for children who are beginning to learn about and cope with food allergies. Explore the life of a food allergic child as you follow Jack through a day of school, an allergist appointment, and the playground. Young children will begin to understand the importance of identifying allergens, asking for help when unsure, and alerting an adult immediately should they experience symptoms of an allergic reaction. Jack's confidence demonstrates to the reader that having a food allergy is not a stigma or shame. Rather, it is a safety issue made simple with the ability to self advocate. Whether a child has allergies or has a friend who does, they will benefit from social lessons such as not sharing food, washing hands, and embracing one another's differences. This book equips children with social and safety knowledge, as well as the tools needed to confidently navigate life with food allergies.
Download or read book Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years, public concerns have grown in response to the apparent rising prevalence of food allergy and related atopic conditions, such as eczema. Although evidence on the true prevalence of food allergy is complicated by insufficient or inconsistent data and studies with variable methodologies, many health care experts who care for patients agree that a real increase in food allergy has occurred and that it is unlikely to be due simply to an increase in awareness and better tools for diagnosis. Many stakeholders are concerned about these increases, including the general public, policy makers, regulatory agencies, the food industry, scientists, clinicians, and especially families of children and young people suffering from food allergy. At the present time, however, despite a mounting body of data on the prevalence, health consequences, and associated costs of food allergy, this chronic disease has not garnered the level of societal attention that it warrants. Moreover, for patients and families at risk, recommendations and guidelines have not been clear about preventing exposure or the onset of reactions or for managing this disease. Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy examines critical issues related to food allergy, including the prevalence and severity of food allergy and its impact on affected individuals, families, and communities; and current understanding of food allergy as a disease, and in diagnostics, treatments, prevention, and public policy. This report seeks to: clarify the nature of the disease, its causes, and its current management; highlight gaps in knowledge; encourage the implementation of management tools at many levels and among many stakeholders; and delineate a roadmap to safety for those who have, or are at risk of developing, food allergy, as well as for others in society who are responsible for public health.
Download or read book Your Food Allergic Child written by Janet E. Meizel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although 30% of American children are allergic to one or more foods, the several recipe books available to help plan safe meals for them (and for the 10% of adults who share their allergies) lack comprehensive guidance on other aspects of the problem. Your Food Allergic Child: A Parent's Guide was created specifically to overcome those deficiencies. In addition to an extensive assortment of recipes and reliable guidance on feeding the allergic child (at home, at school, and while traveling), other sections include reference charts to the nutrient and chemical contents of common foods, medications, and grocery brands. The book includes a foreword by Frederic Speer, M.D., nationally recognized authority on food allergies and author of several books on the subject. Janet Meizel is a lecturer in the Department of Community Health, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, CA.
Download or read book Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies written by Lisa Cipriano Collins and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Learning to Live Well with Food Allergies Considering that severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening, parents often find that protecting children can be a daunting task-trying to make sure they are safe, while still creating a sense of normalcy as they grow up. But it can be done. Sorting the truth from the myths and misunderstandings, Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies presents not only pertinent facts but, more important, it helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions. With compassion and insight, Lisa Cipriano Collins blends her own experiences raising a child with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies with practical observations, interviews with parents, and data from recent medical studies. By learning how to reduce risks while promoting a child's normal emotional development, parents can address the needs of their allergic child and his or her siblings, as well as their own needs-and work toward a happy, healthy family. Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies covers: Identifying allergies Working with schools Restaurant and travel concerns Encouraging independence Finding treatment Safety risks and solutions Helping your child help himself Identifying ingredients Making an emergency kit Finding support Developing community awareness
Download or read book Joey Panda and His Food Allergies Save the Day written by Amishi S Murthy and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming book was written by board-certified allergists who saw the need for educating and empowering young children with food allergies. Joey Panda has multiple food allergies (peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, egg, wheat, fish, and shellfish) and is nervous about his first day of school. How will he stay safe? With Eppy (his epinephrine auto-injector) by his side, Joey learns how to have fun at school and saves the day!
Download or read book Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies written by Lisa Cipriano Collins and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Learning to Live Well with Food Allergies Considering that severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening, parents often find that protecting children can be a daunting task-trying to make sure they are safe, while still creating a sense of normalcy as they grow up. But it can be done. Sorting the truth from the myths and misunderstandings, Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies presents not only pertinent facts but, more important, it helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions. With compassion and insight, Lisa Cipriano Collins blends her own experiences raising a child with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies with practical observations, interviews with parents, and data from recent medical studies. By learning how to reduce risks while promoting a child's normal emotional development, parents can address the needs of their allergic child and his or her siblings, as well as their own needs-and work toward a happy, healthy family. Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies covers: Identifying allergies Working with schools Restaurant and travel concerns Encouraging independence Finding treatment Safety risks and solutions Helping your child help himself Identifying ingredients Making an emergency kit Finding support Developing community awareness
Download or read book Allergy Free Kids written by Robin Nixon Pompa and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on recent groundbreaking studies that will change the way parents feed their children, Allergy-Free Kids is a revolutionary guide to preventing food allergies. When her infant daughter was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies, Robin Nixon Pompa found Dr. Gideon Lack, a clinical researcher on the verge of a breakthrough in allergy prevention and treatment that would heal her daughter and, later, her sons. The secret: building acceptance of allergens through repeated careful feedings. Instead of avoiding eggs, nuts, and other allergens, as previous recommendations held, most parents should introduce them into their children’s diets, "early, carefully and often, for at least the first five years of life." This life-changing approach is being embraced by the medical community, especially for peanut allergy, and is reflected in new guidelines from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the National Institutes of Health and other major medical associations. Allergy-Free Kids includes a concise, easy-to-understand overview of the research as well as seventy simple and delicious kid-friendly recipes to help parents integrate unfamiliar allergen foods into a child’s diet. Divided by allergen, Allergy-Free Kids contains sections on Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts, Cow’s Milk, Sesame, Wheat and Fish. It also discusses other foods, such as kiwi and soy, which are increasingly causing allergic reactions. The book includes feeding advice, and maintenance doses, followed by recipes suitable for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, including Open Sesame Sweet Potatoes, Nut Flour Crackers, Cocoa "Puffs" and Eggs-Pretending-to-be-Muffins. Following the new medical guidelines, Allergy-Free Kids empowers parents to help their kids avoid a lifelong struggle with food allergies—and bring variety and joy back to family meals.
Download or read book Kid s Food Allergies For Dummies written by Mimi Tang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage your child’s food allergy with confidence. More children are being diagnosed with food allergy than ever before. This guide gives you advice on what an allergy is, different types of food allergies, tips for managing allergies in day-to-day life and step-by-step directions for treating allergic reactions.
