Is your child’s food allergy forever? Here’s what science says about which allergies kids most often outgrow—and why.
Common Food Allergens Kids Often Outgrow
The food allergies kids most frequently outgrow are milk and eggs. Many children first begin to tolerate these foods in baked foods such as muffins or pancakes. Over time, some can safely reintroduce less processed forms. Studies show that up to 90–95% of children eventually outgrow milk and egg allergies.
Other common allergens—such as peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and shellfish—tend to be more persistent. “Fewer than 20% of children will outgrow their peanut allergy,” says Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo, MD, chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. “That is why peanut remains one of the most researched and carefully managed food allergies in pediatrics.”
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https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/health-matters/can-my-child-outgrow-a-food-allergy