Treatment Of Egg Allergy

The only way to prevent egg allergy is to avoid eggs or egg products altogether. This can be difficult because the eggs are a common ingredient. You may find that your child can tolerate eggs were cooked in foods such as baked goods.

Also, some people who are allergic to chicken eggs are allergic to other types of birds 'eggs' - such as ducks, turkeys, geese or quail eggs. In some cases, people who are allergic to eggs are allergic to chicken. This is called bird-egg syndrome.

Even if your best, you or your child may still come into contact with eggs. Medications such as antihistamines, may reduce symptoms and mild egg allergy. These medications can be taken after exposure to eggs to control an allergic reaction and relieve pain.

If you or your child has a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), you can use an emergency injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) and a trip to the emergency room. If you are at risk of a severe reaction, you or your child needs to carry injectable epinephrine (EpiPen) at all times.

The good news is that most children with egg allergy will eventually be overcome.