What can be done for a toddler apple allergy?

Avoid food allergens: Avoid apples. The is no other indicated treatment for true food allergy although recent studies suggest oral food desensitization may be effective for peanut and egg allergy. These protocols have to be utilized with extreme caution and only under the care of a board certified allergist. The most common "allergy" problem with apples is oral allergy syndrome do 2 cross reacting tree pollen allergy.

Avoidance of apple and foods containing apple products is important, Allergy testing called CAP testing and measurement of blood eosinophils may be ordered by your PCP. Watch for signs of hives. swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing. Keep a children's antihistamine at home and understand its use. Discuss the recognition of anaphylaxis.