Q) My daughter suffers from milk allergy we have done a blood test which shows that she is allergic to milk , caesin , wheat and egg white protien ? what can i do ? can immunotherapy help ? is the treatment available in india?
A) Such
allergies are common among children. Further, such children may also have allergy to other foods or things like dust, dander pollens etc.
The way to avoid such symptoms is to keep the child away from what is he is allergic to, but that is not always possible. When allergic reactions occur your child may need to take such medicines like antihistamines under the supervision of the physician. You should discuss the medicines in detail with your doctor and he may advise you to give medicines as soon as symptom occurs. Such medicine should be kept ready at home.
A serious attach of allergy may need emergency intervention and you should be ready for that. Whom to contact, where to go in case of emergency you should know in advance.
As you asked about immunotherapy, also called allergy shots, frankly speaking is not found to be highly effective, at least against such food allergies. Such treatments are available in India, you may find it with qualified immunologist in a medical college or immunology departments.
The better way to manage is to avoid contact with the foods your child is allergic to, take prompt action when allergic reactions occur.