Product Description
For children with food allergies, eating -- one of the basic functions of life -- can be a nightmare. Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends.In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children's health and quality of life. He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children -- at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants.Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 11 reviews)

Allergy experts are not always available by B. Gregory (Columbus Ohio)

3 Stars
February 18, 2009
He does a good job describing the various reactions and problems a parent can have dealing with a child's food allergies. He overemphasizes the physician's role. It is the parent who has to look out for the child not the physician who sees the child every few months as a patient. He promotes the "hygiene hypothesis" as the cause of the sudden rise in food allergies among children. I had thought the book was pretty good until I got to that point. He also doesn't explore the possibility that trace amounts of food protein from the culture medium and vaccine adjuvants in vaccinations could contribute to the growing problem of food allergies.

Excellent book by Riddhish Shah

5 Stars
September 15, 2008
I am a physician and I can assure you, this is the best book out there to get clear prospective and understanding about food allergies. Each chapter has clear focus, breadth of knowledge that gives vital information and suggests remedial actions to prevent allergic reaction. I love the book. Even medical school dont prepare you for your kids food allergies. No one in our family had it. Thanks for writing this excellent book.

The Best Food Allergy Book I've Read by J.D. (Chicago, IL United States)

5 Stars
December 15, 2007
Ditto everyone else's 5 star reviews. A fantastic book for parents and extended family members of the food allergic child. Sicherer write in a clear and concise manner, explaining all one needs to know. My child has food allergies, including Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), and I've done a lot of research and am active in an online FA support group. This book explains it all, even stuff I didn't already know. His FPIES section is excellent. I keep this book on out for quick access, as I often use it as a reference.

Understating and Managing Food Allergies by Michelle C. (St. Paul, MN)

5 Stars
October 18, 2007
This is a great book! It's a fabulous reference guide to have if you have a child with food allergies. It addresses case studies of children with multiple food allergies and questions that real parents have! It details out different diagnosis processes, treatments and day to day living. If you are raising a child with food allergies - you must read this book.

Absolutlely the best book on Food Allergies around!!! by Mom (New Jersey, USA)

5 Stars
May 27, 2007
We have been managing my child's food allergies for the past 5 years - I have read many, many books on the subject. This one is the absolute best! As much as I understood about food allergies, I still had many questions. This book has helped to clear up most of them. Many of the books on food allergy create a sense of panic, especially when you are new to the situation. The information in this book takes some of the anxiety out of everyday life - our children can have normal, healthy, fun-filled lives!

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