Allergies
An allergy is a bad reaction to something—like a certain food or animal hair. Common allergic reactions are:
- Runny nose
- Watery, itchy eyes
- Itchy skin rash
- Breathing problems
Some people are allergic to one or more of these things:
- Dust
- Pollen from trees, weeds, and flowers
- Mold from plants, dead grass, and leaves
- Animal fur and feathers
- Insect venom, like bee stings
- Foods, such as eggs, nuts, chocolate, shellfish, milk, berries, or wheat
- Tobacco smoke
- Medicines or chemicals
If you think your child may have an allergy, talk to his doctor or nurse. The best way to treat a mild allergy is to keep your child away from whatever causes the allergic reaction. For other allergies, your child may need to take medicine. Some children may be advised to wear a medical alert bracelet. Some allergies can cause severe problems. For these allergies, your doctor may give you medicine to treat the reaction right away.
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