Food Allergies On The Rise Among American Children
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(October 22, 2008)--Food allergies in American children seem to be on the rise, according to a federal study that shows 3 million kids are affected.

But experts say it could just be that parents are more aware and quicker to have their children checked out by a doctor.

About 1 in 26 children had food allergies last year, up from 1 in 29 kids in 1997.

The lead author of the study says the 18 percent jump isn't just a statistical blip.

Experts note the number of peanut allergies has doubled, while children also seem to be taking longer to outgrow milk and egg allergies, but also figuring into the equation are parents and doctors who are more likely to consider food as the trigger for symptoms such as vomiting, skin rashes and breathing problems.
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