About Allergies: Halloween and Food Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Trick-or-treating on Halloween night can be especially spooky for those with food allergies. Many of the bite-sized candy bars and other snack-size treats don't label ingredients or other allergy information. This can leave parents guessing if those chocolate bars contain peanuts or other allergens. Since symptoms of food allergies can be dangerous, and even life threatening, Halloween is a time to be well-prepared to treat food allergies. If your child has an Epi-Pen, it's a good idea for the parent to carry it with them while accompanying the kids on their trick-or-treat adventures. Instruct your child to check with you before sampling any treat they receive. If your child as a peanut or treenut allergy, use extreme caution before eating any chocolate or other candy -- nuts are a common ingredient in candy bars and homemade treats. Finally, consider talking with other neighbors on your street - and ask them to handout safe treats, which may include non-food items such as stickers, pencils, small toys or coins. How to Have a Safe Halloween with Food Allergies Halloween night offers an opportunity for children to have a fun time trick-or-treating or attending Halloween parties. Many of these young children suffer from various food allergies that could present a serious problem if the wrong type of food is eaten accidentally. Since Halloween treats, especially chocolate and baked goods, may contain common food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, and soy, children with food allergies need to take extra precautions on Halloween night. See More About:  diagnosis of food allergies  treatment of food allergies  prevention of food allergies How to Have a Safe Halloween with Asthma Many children will be outdoors trick-or-treating or attending parties on Halloween this year. Some of these children have asthma, and it is certainly possible for them to experience worsening asthma symptoms while attending these activities. Triggers that are common on Halloween night include cold air, laughter, wearing face masks, exercise, or exposure to allergens such as pollen and pet dander. But taking a few extra precautions will help your asthmatic child enjoy a safe Halloween night. See More About:  asthma education  asthma control  asthma treatment Share Your Tips on a Food Allergy-Safe Halloween Halloween night offers an opportunity for children to have a fun time trick-or-treating or attending Halloween parties. Many of these young children suffer from various food allergies that could present a serious problem if the wrong type of food is eaten accidentally. Since Halloween treats, especially chocolate and baked goods, may contain common food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, and soy, children with food allergies need to take extra precautions on Halloween night. Share your ideas, and learn from others, about how you plan to keep your child with food allergies safe this Halloween. See More About:  food allergies  peanut allergy  epi-pen Allergies Ads Food Allergies Pollen Allergies Pet Allergies Allergies Symptoms Allergies Treatment Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement