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What causes your young one to develop allergies?

The causes of allergies aren’t completely clear, but children are more likely to develop an allergy if there’s a history of allergy in the family. According to Malaysian Allergy Prevention Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals (2014), children with one allergic parent have a 20-40% risk of developing allergies. Where both parents have an allergy, the risk goes up to 60-80%. However, your child can still develop allergies even if there is no family history of allergies.

2 mins to read Sep 2, 2024

I know there is a family history of allergies—what should I do?

If you have a family history of allergies, discuss it with your healthcare provider.

What are the symptoms of cow’s milk protein allergy?

The symptoms of cow's milk protein allergy may vary. Fast onset symptoms include hives, wheezing, coughing and vomiting while slow onset symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and colic (Caffarelli et al., 2010).

Will avoiding cow’s milk or foods containing cow’s milk prevent my child from developing allergies?

Avoidance of allergenic food is not encouraged in healthy children. Consult your healthcare provider on the introduction of allergenic foods if your child is at high risk of developing allergies.

How can I prevent my child from developing allergies?

The Malaysian Allergy Prevention Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals (2014), suggests that partially hydrolysed whey formula may reduce risk of atopic dermatitis compared to regular cow’s milk protein formula. It was also suggested to avoid the exposure to tobacco smoke before and after birth to reduce the child’s risk of developing wheezing and asthma.

 

References

Caffarelli C, et al. Ital J Pediatr. 2010; 36.5.
Malaysian Allergy Prevention Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals. 2014.