What is the most common food allergy?
In children the most common food allergies are milk, soy, wheat, egg, and peanut/tree nuts. In adults the most common food allergies are peanut/tree nut, fish, and seafood. Some moms have told horror stories about allergy testing on kids. What is it really like and what can be done to make it easier on children? The testing device is an 8 pronged plastic device that’s placed on the back. It is uncomfortable but does not cause significant pain. I usually tell children that it feels like a hairbrush on their backs. We let our younger kids sit in the parent’s lap facing the parent while the tests are being applied. That seems to make the children feel much better and decreases their anxiety levels. We also have cartoons for them to watch which often helps distract them from the testing. What is the biggest misconception about allergies? A lot of people think they are allergic to things such as cigarette smoke, perfumes, and strong candles. These substances are not actual allergens but are
