Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Wheat is one of the most common food allergens in children, and it can be a cause of other diseases such as exercise intolerance, occupational asthma, rhinitis, or contact urticaria, according to the National Library of Medicine in America.
What are the symptoms of wheat allergy ? And when will it disappear?
The European Center for Allergy Research said that allergic reactions often appear a few minutes to hours after a child eats a wheat-containing food for the first time.
Late symptoms can also occur, such as a worsening of eczema a day or two after eating wheatgrass.
The symptoms of wheat allergy are mild, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, but in some cases they may be severe or fatal.
Wheat allergy is usually outgrown in adulthood and about two-thirds outgrow it at a relatively early age. According to the college, about 65 percent of children with a wheat allergy outgrow it by the time they are 12 years old.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center indicates that about 80% of people with wheat allergy usually get rid of it by the age of 16.
The American College of Asthma and Allergy identified a group of symptoms of wheat allergy in children, including:
Rash Nausea Stomach cramps Indigestion Vomiting or diarrhea Stuffy or runny nose Sneezing Headache Asthma Anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that can obstruct breathing and shock the body
Diagnosis of wheat allergy in children
Skin allergies in children can be detected through a number of tests, and doctors affiliated with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia often ask about the child’s medical history and whether he has had previous food reactions, to ensure an accurate diagnosis and include the correct treatment plan.
Among the tests that a child may undergo to diagnose wheat allergy are:
Skin test
The skin is pricked with a needle to introduce a very small amount of wheat or allergen into the skin and the test site is observed for 10-15 minutes to monitor for a reaction, if any.
blood test
A small amount of the child’s blood is drawn and tested for antibodies that the child may have produced in response to exposure to the allergen.
Food challenge
A food challenge test involves giving a child a small amount of a potentially allergenic food in a clinical setting to monitor for any reactions it may have.
The European Center for Allergy Research confirmed that wheat and its derivatives should be avoided for those suffering from wheat allergy causes or triggers for the appearance of symptoms after eating it, and patients at risk of an allergic reaction should carry an emergency bag with them containing adrenaline injections, corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to the doctor’s prescription. .
2023-08-09 17:19:57
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