Frequent cold & cough

[SakshiRustagi]

my daughter is 3 years old and suffering with frequently cough and cold. she is also on regular medication for more than 1 and half year on forcort inhaler, Cetizen, doxabid and montair.
As per my observation whenever she had rice her cold and cough is increased.
I spoken to her doctor but he mentioned that Rice is not an allergic component.
Can some one please put some light or advice me on this.
Thanks,
Sakshi

[SakshiRustagi]

Thank Dr. Rajput for your comments.
Her IgE level was high at 400+ when we had this test ...
are there any tests available to identify the allergic component so that we can take care in the future.
Also can you please suggest any good/experienced Allergy Specialist to whom we can consult.

thanks
Sakshi

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, determination of the food she is allergic to, is one of the challenges which you need to pass through. The common existing food allergens are Peanut flour, peanut butter, powdered egg white, Powdered/fresh milk Soy milk, soy flour Wheat breads, flour etc. The food she is allergic to, can be known by the experience. Even an individual can be allergic to rice or to its components. She seems to have cough dominant asthma. In such case change of place can help.

As allergic reactions are IgE mediated, blood tests will show increase in these levels secondary to a food allergy. The problem with the food allergy testing is sometimes the amount of food they challenge with may be not sufficient to elicit any allergic reactions.
When such food is consumed in large quantities can elicit allergic reaction in the form of hives, redness of skin, itching etc. You need to note down such food also in your diary and avoid the intake in future.

I suggest you to consult allergy specialist for further line of management. Take care and regards.