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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...
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...
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.
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 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.
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...
Food Allergy Facts
... that the number of children with a peanut allergy has tripled from 1997 to 2008. Researchers are still sleuthing... and environmental factors is responsible. Here, we answer some common questions.
Food-allergy symptoms typically....
The vast majority of food allergies (90 percent) are triggered by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat...
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...
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.
Your 365-Day Guide to Allergies and Asthma: 13 Seasonal Allergies and Symptoms
... and other airborne allergens. Your child's wheezing or sneezing may ease up once this peak allergy season... has passed, but kids can be bothered by asthma and allergies all year long. "Every season brings a...-conditioning on in both your home and car. Because pollen sticks to skin, hair, and clothes, kids with allergies...
The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.
Babies With Food Allergies
... of babies have full- fledged food allergies. This means that when an infant is exposed to a particular food..., her immune system overreacts, producing allergy antibodies that recognize the food. When she eats... Jewish Health. One of the first signs of a food allergy may be eczema, the itchy red rash. In fact, up...
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.
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.
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.
School Peanut Allergy Safety
... allergies affect 8 percent of children under 3, and 6 to 8 percent of school-age children. Eighty...-five percent of children outgrow milk and egg allergies by age 5, but only 20 percent outgrow peanut allergy... by age 6. The prevalence of peanut and tree nut allergies in children has doubled in the past five years...
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.
The Take-Charge Guide to Allergies
...Come mid-March, Kelly Beins knows it's time to start her 6-year-old daughter, Mae, on her allergy... be an allergy -- an overreaction of the body's immune system to substances known as allergens that are normally... kid's allergies. However, it's equally important to know when to see your pediatrician...
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...
The Itch Factor
Children with eczema struggle every day with painfully irritated skin -- but the right drugs can give many kids real relief.
