RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Halloween is a time for delicious candy and spooky festivities — but for children with allergies, it can be particularly scary.
Researchers from the National Institute of Health say 85% of peanut and tree-nut related allergic reactions happen on Halloween. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include wheezing, hives, chest tightness and trouble breathing.
“Halloween is a difficult time for children with food allergies, because these can be life-threatening reactions and that’s very scary for children,” said Richmond Allergy Specialist Dr. William Hark…