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Quiz: Does Your Child Have Allergies or a Cold?
Your child is sneezing, blowing her nose, coughing.... Has she picked up some kind of bug? Maybe not. Take our quiz and find out whether your child is exhibiting symptoms of allergies or your basic cold.
Seasonal Allergy Action Plan
... the little girl was not suffering from an illness, but allergies. It made sense: Lynn herself had seasonal... allergies, and Cheyenne's symptoms seemed to worsen with the arrival of spring. Finally, after more than a... the spring and fall. These seasonal allergies -- which docs call allergic rhinitis -- are caused...
11 Smart Ways to Prevent Allergies
..., says James L. Sublett, M.D., chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI... allergic. What's the difference between an allergy and a cold? It's a good bet your child is allergic....D., director of allergy, pulmonary, immunology, critical care and sleep at the University of Texas Medical...
The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Allergies and Asthma
...Unfortunately, little ones aren't immune from the sometimes troubling side effects of allergies... than 60 million Americans. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) reports... that allergy-related diseases affect as much as 40 percent of children in the U.S. Nearly 10 percent...
Your Child's Allergies: How Symptoms Progress
...Many doctors believe that kids with one allergy are more likely to develop others -- a theory... called the allergic march. Think of it as a parade route. A baby starts with one allergy; marching... docs ID kids who are more prone. Your child could also go off-route and develop an allergy or asthma...
Different Types of Rashes
Rashes develop when the skin becomes irritated by allergic reactions to bacteria, viruses, foods, metals, and other factors. Read about all types of rashes to treat each one.
Q & A on Children's Allergies
... allergies, and that number goes up to 42 percent by age 6. However, even children who are 2 and younger can... allergies under control -- and even prevent them in the first place. The first step is knowing how allergies...'t let you know what's bothering them or how they're feeling, so detecting an allergy is often difficult...
10 Ways to Stop Yelling
When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he's always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries.
How to Spot and Relieve Rashes
In bathing-suit and shorts season, kids are prone to all sorts of itchy infections. Find out how to spot and treat them, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Spring Into Allergy Season
..., then your kids might be suffering from allergies. As many as 40 to 50 million people in the United States... are affected by allergies and at least 35.9 million Americans have seasonal allergies, according... to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. So how can a parent know if their kid just has a cold...
The Sneezing Season
Sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes in the spring may be signs that your child's got seasonal allergies. Here, our experts reveal the best ways to help your little sniffler feel better fast.
Coping with Children's Food Allergies
...Approximately 2 to 4 percent of children have allergic reactions to food. Food allergies occur when... called histamine, which triggers the allergic reaction. According to the American Academy of Allergy... allergies occur most often in infants and children, but they can appear at any age and develop suddenly...
Springtime Allergies
...Your little one is sniffling and sneezing. Is it a cold or allergies? In spring, it's not easy... to tell. Could be a late winter cold. Could be an early spring allergy. Allergies are quite common... with so many common colds. Expert estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from allergies to airborne...
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
How to Tame Baby's Allergy Triggers
...If tests show your baby has allergies to certain indoor or outdoor substances, or if he shows signs... of pediatric allergy and immunology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Here's how. If your child... allergy symptoms. If all these measures don't help -- and depending on your baby's age and the severity...
6 Ways to Prevent an Allergic Reaction
Both asthma and allergies can be controlled if you know how to prepare yourself. Read on for ways to treat allergic reactions before they get out of control.
Height Prediction Quiz
If your child is four years or older, our height prediction quiz will give you a sneak peek at how tall your kid may be.
