Being prepared for an allergy emergency will help you, your child, and other caregivers respond in the event of a serious reaction.

These recipes are especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

These recipes are especially for kids with lactose intolerance. Kids with lactose intolerance often need to limit or avoid dairy products.

This blood test can check for some kinds of allergies.

The immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test is often done as part of an initial screen for allergies. High IgE levels also may indicate a parasitic infection.

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Kids who have celiac disease, a disorder that makes their bodies react to gluten, can’t eat certain kinds of foods. Find out more – including what foods are safe and where to find them.

What teachers should know about celiac disease, and how to help students with the digestive disorder succeed in school.

Allergies don’t cause asthma, but kids who have allergies are more likely to get asthma.

Helping your child manage an egg allergy means reading food labels carefully, being aware of what he or she eats, and carrying the right medicines in case of an allergic reaction.

Although most allergic reactions aren’t serious, severe reactions can be life-threatening and can require immediate medical attention.

Fish allergy can cause a serious reaction. Find out how to keep kids safe.

Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions in kids, so it’s important to know how to feed a child with food allergies and to prevent reactions.

Find more than 30 articles in English and Spanish about all aspects of food allergies in children.

What teachers should know about food allergies, and how to help students avoid or deal with allergic reactions.

With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

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Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.

Many kids have lactose intolerance – trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products – which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas.

What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.

If your child is allergic to nuts or peanuts, it’s essential to learn what foods might contain them and how to avoid them.

Kids with severe allergies can be at risk for a sudden, serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The good news is that when treated properly, anaphylaxis can be managed.

Shellfish allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out common symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond.

Soy is found in many foods and it’s a common food allegy. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.

Kids can have stomach pain for lots of reasons – not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.

Oral allergy syndrome can cause an itchy mouth and throat. Find out more.

A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person’s allergies.

Food allergies and food intolerances, like lactose intolerance, are not the same. Find out more.

Wheat allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.