Post by Sigma on Dec 26, 2018 0:08:01 GMT
An egg allergy is the second most common cause of food allergy in children.
However, 68% of children who are allergic to eggs will outgrow their allergy by the time they're 16.
Symptoms include:
Digestive distress, such as a stomach ache
Skin reactions, such as hives or a rash
Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis (which is rare)
Interestingly, it's possible to be allergic to egg whites, but not the yolks, and vice versa. This is because the proteins in egg whites and egg yolks differ slightly.
Yet most of the proteins that trigger an allergy are found in egg whites, so an egg white allergy is more common.
Like other allergies, the treatment for an egg allergy is an egg-free diet.
However, you may not have to avoid all egg-related foods, as heating eggs can change the shape of the allergy-causing proteins. This can stop your body from seeing them as harmful, meaning they're less likely to cause a reaction.
In fact, one study found that around 70% of children with an egg allergy could tolerate eating biscuits or cakes containing a cooked egg component.
Some studies have also shown that introducing baked goods to children with an egg allergy can shorten the time it takes for them to outgrow the condition.
Nevertheless, this isn't the case for everybody, and the consequences of ingesting eggs when you are allergic to them can be severe. Because of this, you should check with your doctor before you reintroduce any egg-containing foods.
Source www.healthline.com/
However, 68% of children who are allergic to eggs will outgrow their allergy by the time they're 16.
Symptoms include:
Digestive distress, such as a stomach ache
Skin reactions, such as hives or a rash
Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis (which is rare)
Interestingly, it's possible to be allergic to egg whites, but not the yolks, and vice versa. This is because the proteins in egg whites and egg yolks differ slightly.
Yet most of the proteins that trigger an allergy are found in egg whites, so an egg white allergy is more common.
Like other allergies, the treatment for an egg allergy is an egg-free diet.
However, you may not have to avoid all egg-related foods, as heating eggs can change the shape of the allergy-causing proteins. This can stop your body from seeing them as harmful, meaning they're less likely to cause a reaction.
In fact, one study found that around 70% of children with an egg allergy could tolerate eating biscuits or cakes containing a cooked egg component.
Some studies have also shown that introducing baked goods to children with an egg allergy can shorten the time it takes for them to outgrow the condition.
Nevertheless, this isn't the case for everybody, and the consequences of ingesting eggs when you are allergic to them can be severe. Because of this, you should check with your doctor before you reintroduce any egg-containing foods.
Source www.healthline.com/
