Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children

Symptoms of food allergies /WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Food allergy is caused by immune system overreacting to certain types of food.

The body's immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in food as a threat and releases chemicals that cause an allergic reaction.

Most common foods that cause food allergies in children are milk, eggs, and peanuts.

If a child has a food allergy, they will not be able to eat the food they're allergic to.

Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to life-threatening and include vomiting, hives, cough, tongue swelling, and shortness of breath.