Common Allergy Issues in Children
Allergies in children are often very different from those seen in adults. Learn how to recognize the first signs of allergic diseases in a child, as well as techniques that may prevent or delay the development of allergies in children. Special attention is given to food allergies in children, the treatment of the allergic child, as well as recommendations for parents for when their allergic child attends school.
Acetaminophen Use and Risk of Allergies and Asthma in Children
Learn why the the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in infants and young children may increase the risk of allergies and asthma.
Learn why the the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in infants and young children may increase the risk of allergies and asthma.
Does Having a Baby Via Cesarean Section Predispose to Allergies?
Learn why delivery via Cesarean section (C-section) may increase the rate of allergies in children.
Learn why delivery via Cesarean section (C-section) may increase the rate of allergies in children.
How Can I Tell if My Symptoms Are Due to Allergies or a Cold?
Find out how to determine if your nasal symptoms are due to allergies or caused by the common cold.
Find out how to determine if your nasal symptoms are due to allergies or caused by the common cold.
Special Considerations for the Allergic Child at School
Children spend are large amount of their time at school. This time includes a meal, outdoor exercise and playtime, as well as many hours inside the classroom. There is a good chance that a child’s allergies or asthma will get worse at school, and it is recommended that each child has a plan to deal with those symptoms.
Children spend are large amount of their time at school. This time includes a meal, outdoor exercise and playtime, as well as many hours inside the classroom. There is a good chance that a child’s allergies or asthma will get worse at school, and it is recommended that each child has a plan to deal with those symptoms.
How Do I Know if My Child Has Allergies?
Allergies occur with different symptoms at different ages. This article discusses how allergies present in infants and young children, and how these allergies can change as the child gets older.
Allergies occur with different symptoms at different ages. This article discusses how allergies present in infants and young children, and how these allergies can change as the child gets older.
At what age can my child be skin tested? Does skin testing hurt?
Find out what age skin testing can be performed in children, and if skin testing is painful.
Find out what age skin testing can be performed in children, and if skin testing is painful.
My Child is Allergic to Eggs. Can She Get the MMR Vaccine?
Find out why getting the MMR vaccine appears to be safe for children with egg allergy.
Find out why getting the MMR vaccine appears to be safe for children with egg allergy.
My Child Is Allergic to Eggs. Can He Get the Flu Vaccine?
If you're allergic to eggs, find out why you might not be able to get the flu shot.
If you're allergic to eggs, find out why you might not be able to get the flu shot.