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Child With Itchy Spots And Difficulty In Breathing. Had Banana And Avocado Few Hours Before. Allergic Reaction?

I just gave my 2 year old a bed time snack consisting of banana and avocado, within minutes she had a couple of itchy spots on her cheek. I also noticed her taking deep breaths and pulling her ears. I gave her the same snack last night, the same thing happened. I find this weird because she always eats these foods and they have never bothered her before. Any uggestions?

Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for writing in.

It is possible to develop an allergy to a substance even though there have been no allergic reactions to the same previously.It is important to avoid avocado, as the reaction can become more severe with future exposures, and your baby could be at risk of serious allergic complications.

Please do avoid avocado and banana in the meantime. Do consult your child's doctor for thorough examination and assessment.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Child With Itchy Spots And Difficulty In Breathing. Had Banana And Avocado Few Hours Before. Allergic Reaction?

Hi there, Thanks for writing in. It is possible to develop an allergy to a substance even though there have been no allergic reactions to the same previously.It is important to avoid avocado, as the reaction can become more severe with future exposures, and your baby could be at risk of serious allergic complications. Please do avoid avocado and banana in the meantime. Do consult your child s doctor for thorough examination and assessment. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan