The Food Allergy in Infants and Children

Adverse reactions to foods are relatively common in both children and infants. When severe reactions such as anaphylaxis occur immediately after ingestion, it is usually not difficult to identify the off ending food. Anaphylaxis, with respiratory and cardiovascular collapse, is the most severe reaction following ingestion. In young children, other reactions such as colitis may occur. In infants, food allergies may cause colic, vomiting, feeding problems, or growth failure. Most food allergies in young children resolve with time, although allergies to peanuts, which can be particularly severe, often remain for life. Food protein–induced proctocolitis and enterocolitis are food reactions that primarily affect infants, commonly

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