Allergies
Allergies are caused by an immune response in the body to a substance in your environment. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for your child's allergies is key — and can help them feel better faster.
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Causes
Understand the underlying causes behind allergies, and causes of symptom flare ups or allergic reactions.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions about allergies.
Diagnosis
Getting allergies diagnosed is an important part of managing them. Learn more about allergy diagnosis here.
Management
Allergy management is an essential part of living with allergies. Explore resources here.
Related Conditions
Related health conditions like rashes or hay fever can arise from chronic health conditions caused by allergies.
Symptoms
Educational content and resources for understanding symptoms of allergies, and how to treat them.
Treatment
Most allergies can't be cured, but treatments of chronic allergies can greatly help improve symptoms.
Types
Review allergic diseases like hay fever (allergic rhinitis), eczema, hives, asthma, and food allergies.
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Definition
Anaphylaxis in Children
Anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes life-threatening reaction to an allergen. Your child can have a reaction within seconds or as long as an hour after contact.
Treatment
Treatment for Allergy
The most effective ways to treat allergies are staying away from your triggers, getting allergy immunotherapy, and taking other medicine as directed by your healthcare provider.
Allergy basics
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Definition
Allergy Overview
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Diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests for Allergies
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Definition
In a Nutshell: Understanding Peanut Allergies
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Types
Allergen: Insect Stings
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Food Allergies
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Prevention
Controlling Asthma Triggers: Irritants
Test your knowledge
Food Allergy Quiz
Do you or does someone in your family have a food allergy? Take this quiz and learn how to better cope with this condition.
How Much Do You Know About Seasonal Allergies?
As the blooms and blossoms of spring spill out across gardens and yards, pollens and mold spores are also on the move. For people with seasonal allergies, spring can be a time of sniffles and sneezes. Find out more about seasonal allergies by taking this quiz.
When your child has an allergy
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Types
When Your Child Has a Food Allergy: An Overview
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Types
When Your Child Has Lactose Intolerance
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When Your Child Has a Food Allergy: Peanut
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When Your Child Has a Food Allergy: Wheat
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Symptoms
When Your Child Has Hives (Urticaria) or Angioedema
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Types
When Your Child Has Nasal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
