BABY’S FIRST TASTE THE FACTS ABOUT EGG …

1 baby 'S FIRST TASTE THE FACTS ABOUT EGG ALLERGY Food ingredients that indicate or may indicate the presence of eggs. Avoid the following. Doctors and dietitians recommend that babies Cause Allergic reactions to food can Anaphylaxis Allergy to eggs is caused by the immune be breast or formula-fed with no solid foods An abnormal reaction of the include any of the following Severe allergic reaction in which Albumen Lysozyme system's reaction to a protein in eggs. for the FIRST 6 months of life. body's immune system to the symptoms: several different parts of the body Albumin Ovalbumin Two factors are necessary for a food protein in eggs. are affected. It can lead to loss of Conalbumin Ovoglobulin When there is a family history of any food Digestion Duck, goose, quail Ovolactohydrolyze allergy to occur genetic predisposition allergy, it is best to ask a doctor or an allergist consciousness and death.

2 Age of onset Tingling in the mouth egg proteins when to introduce eggs to the baby 's diet. Immediate medical help is and exposure to the food. The seriousness Usually occurs during the FIRST year Vomiting Egg (white, yolk, Ovomacroglobulin necessary. Those at risk should of life, or when eggs are FIRST Nausea dried, powdered, Ovomucoid of reactions to eggs varies from mild to If there is no family history of food allergies, introduced. Diarrhea carry epinephrine and wear a solids, frozen, Ovomucin life-threatening, depending on the introduce cooked egg yolk at 8 to 9 months of MedicAlert bracelet. Abdominal pain (cramps) pasteurized) Ovotransferrin age and cooked egg white at ABOUT 12 months. Diagnosis person and the amount of egg eaten. Treatment Eggnog Ovovitellin This timing takes into account the development Should be done by a doctor or an Skin Be prepared.

3 Carry injectable Egg substitutes Simplesse of the infant's immune system. Start with 1 small allergist who may use several Rash Hives A doctor, preferably an allergist who is a epinephrine ( , EpiPen ) if (Egg Beaters ) Silico-albuminate spoon of cooked egg yolk per day. Increase slowly tools, including: Eczema Itching Lecithin (egg) Vitellin prescribed and know how to member of the Canadian Society of to 3 egg yolks per week. baby 's FIRST birthday is a Redness Swelling Livetin Detailed history use it. Go to a hospital Allergy and Clinical Immunology, is the good time to introduce the whole egg. Change in skin colour Skin prick test emergency room for follow-up. Foods that contain or may contain eggs best person to diagnose the allergy and If a breast-fed baby is found to have an allergy Food challenge Air Passages Complete avoidance of eggs to eggs, the mother may be advised to stop Blood tests Runny nose, sneezing including any foods or other baby foods (some) Ice cream (some).

4 Assess its seriousness. If you or your eating eggs for as long as she breast-feeds. Nasal congestion products containing eggs until Battered foods Icings or frostings child has been diagnosed with an egg Symptoms Wheezing all allergy symptoms are under B arnaise sauce Mayonnaise Reactions to a food typically begin Breads and buns Meat mixtures allergy (either to the white or yolk), the within minutes but may also occur Breathing difficulty control or have disappeared Itchy, watery eyes (as determined by an allergist). (can contain or be (meatloaf, only treatment is to avoid eggs up to 2 to 4 hours after eating glazed with eggs) hamburger, Coughing, choking, As a means of delaying or completely. This includes foods and and usually last less than one day. gagging Caesar salad meatballs, ). possibly preventing the allergy, other products containing breast-feed without introducing Cakes Meringue solid foods for the FIRST 6 months.

5 Candies (cream Newburg sauce eggs, as well as foods centres in Omelettes that may have come chocolates) Orange Julep . Consomm soup Pancakes in contact with eggs. Cookies Quiche GIVING EGGS ANOTHER CHANCE SAFETY TIPS. Check the Read Cream pies Salad dressings Labels Carefully! Allergy to eggs is one of the few food allergies When eating out or buying bakery products, ask Custards/Puddings (some). that can last a lifetime. Sometimes when the if eggs were used in any part of the preparation. Dessert mixes (some) Salami (some). section of this Doughnuts Soup clarified with allergy is mild, the doctor may suggest giving the BE CAUTIOUS! You may not always be given the pamphlet for child a very small amount, perhaps in a cooked correct answer. Eggnog eggs Egg noodles Soup with noodles more information. food which contains eggs, such as a cookie.

6 If Tell everyone who may have contact with an this is tolerated, the amount can be slowly and French toast Souffl . allergic child ABOUT the allergy. Be sure daycare READ LABELS CAREFULLY! Hollandaise sauce Surimi gradually increased starting with a small quantity centre staff and babysitters understand the Homemade root beer Waffles of hard-cooked egg yolk and later adding egg importance of isolating the child from contact with In order to avoid foods containing eggs, Hot dogs (some) Wonton soup white ( , omelette). Be sure to check with an eggs and know what to do if a reaction occurs. it is important to read labels of packaged allergist before trying this. Non-Food sources of eggs Teach an allergic child not to share foods. or prepared foods carefully. Fortunately, most children outgrow their allergy Avoid eating from buffets and at restaurants Anesthetic Egg shampoos to egg by age 5 to 7 years but when it is severe, where foods with egg batter are deep-fried in oil Note: Any word containing ovo or (Diprivan / Propofol) Eggshells used in it can last a lifetime.

7 That is reused for other foods. albumin most likely refers to a food which Certain vaccines crafts contains eggs. (flu shots) Some artists' paints BAKING IS POSSIBLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ALLERGY/ASTHMA. Eggs are an important ingredient in baking. INFORMATION ASSOCIATION. When baking for someone with an egg Can a person allergic to eggs eat chicken? Can a person who is allergic to raw eggs eat For more information ABOUT egg allergies, contact the allergy, these substitutions can be used. cooked eggs? Allergy/Asthma Information Association. In most cases, the answer is yes. Most often For best results when using a substitute, the antibodies against eggs identify chicken as AAIA National Office Usually not. Egg white is only slightly modified use recipes with only 1 or 2 eggs. Egg-free non-egg and chicken can be eaten safely.

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