Eggs are one of the most common allergy-causing foods for children. Egg allergy can occur as early as infancy. Most children but not all outgrow their egg allergy. Symptoms: Egg allergy reactions vary from person to person and usually occur soon after exposure to egg. Egg allergy symptoms can include: Skin inflammation or hives — the most common egg allergy reaction Nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing (allergic rhinitis) Digestive symptoms, such as cramps, nausea and vomiting Asthma signs and symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath Risk factors Certain factors can increase the risk of developing an egg allergy: Atopic dermatitis: Children with this type of skin reaction are much more likely to develop a food allergy than are children who don't have skin problems. Family history: You're at increased risk of a food allergy if one or both of your parents have asthma, food allergy or another ty...
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