Can't babies eat kiwifruit before the age of four?

2024-02-07

Recently, a 7-month-old baby in Anyang, Henan Province, experienced severe allergies after being fed two mouthfuls of kiwi fruit, and experienced "cliff like aging" within 5 minutes, which attracted attention. In addition to expressing concern, netizens in the comment section also have different opinions, among which statements such as "it is common sense not to eat kiwifruit before the age of four" have also sparked heated discussions. Ge Xuhua, Chief Physician of the Emergency Medicine Department of Nanjing Children's Hospital, pointed out that children's food allergies are not related to their specific age. For children with allergies and a family history of allergies, it is important to be cautious when trying new foods. The 7-month-old baby Kuankan in Anyang, Henan was originally a cute baby with a small round face and big eyes. The reporter noticed from the pictures posted by Kuan Kuan's mother on the short video platform that Kuan Kuan developed severe allergic reactions such as redness, swelling, and blistering in his eyes within just 5 minutes after eating two bites of kiwifruit. After allergies, there is obvious swelling in the broad and broad eyes, just like when people grow bags under their eyes after getting old, so some netizens have sharply commented on "cliff like aging". Fortunately, after treatment, the width returned to normal one hour later. Kuan Kuan's mother also added in the post that when Kuan Kuan was over two months old, eczema was extremely severe. "The child in this case is clearly allergic to food and has soft tissue swelling," said Ge Xuhua, chief physician of the Emergency Medicine Department at Nanjing Children's Hospital. Children who experience adverse reactions due to allergies are often seen in clinical practice. More cases of food allergies may also present with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rashes. "Who understands the helplessness of allergic babies?" "I thought it was common sense not to eat kiwifruit before the age of four." "Allergen testing is not very meaningful, but practical experience is the most reliable."... The originally cute "big eyed cute baby" has caused so much swelling in two kiwifruit bites, which has caused netizens' heartache. At the same time, there are also different opinions. ". But is it reliable to say things like "you can't eat kiwifruit before the age of four"? Why did I test for an allergen but fail to prevent it? "Children's allergies are related to specific ingredients, and it is not related to whether they are one, two, or four years old. However, Ge Xuhua explained that in clinical practice, tropical fruits are indeed relatively more susceptible to allergies. Apart from kiwifruit, mangoes, pineapples, bananas, and other foods are easily" affected "and should be taken seriously.". Why did you still experience allergies despite undergoing allergen testing? Ge Xuhua explained that allergen testing is targeted at larger species, such as dust mites, animal hair, etc., but it does not involve particularly specific foods like kiwifruit. "However, it is worth noting that having eczema at the age of 2 months indicates a typical allergic constitution, which requires caution." Experts remind that each baby's constitution is different, and the types and reactions of allergies also vary from person to person. How can delicate babies avoid food allergies as much as possible or reduce the health risks caused by food allergies? Ge Xuhua said that if parents have a clear history of allergies to certain foods, that is, family allergies, the baby should be more cautious when trying the food for the first time. During the baby's growth process, it is possible to gradually try introducing new foods, but it is important to observe the baby's reaction. If allergic symptoms occur, consumption should be stopped promptly and advice from a doctor should be sought. Compared to

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