Dr Chong Kok Wee, Head and Senior Consultant of the Allergy Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) answers your questions about food allergies in children. 

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Is your child's food making your little one sick?

From mysterious rashes after meals to sudden reactions at school, food allergies can turn everyday moments into a constant worry for parents.

The most common food allergens are:

  • Eggs,

  • Cow’s milk,

  • Peanuts and tree nuts (such as cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, hazelnut, almond) and

  • Shellfish

In this 'Ask the Specialist' Q&A forum, Dr Chong Kok Wee answers your questions about protecting your little ones from food allergies - whether when eating at home or eating out!

Dr Chong is one of the authors of Milly and the Milk Disaster, from The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series.

About Dr Chong Kok Wee

Dr Chong Kok Wee is Head and Senior Consultant of the Allergy Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

He specialises in paediatric allergy and his research interests include food and drug allergies in children, oral immunotherapy and allergy prevention.

Dr Chong is leading a team of doctors to develop a 12-book collection, The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series, that blends engaging storytelling with practical medical advice, covering various common childhood conditions in Singapore including childhood food allergies. 

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