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Food Allergies
Ben had just started eating his lunch when his mom noticed him trying to scratch an itch in his mouth. After he vomited ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Egg Allergy
Helping your child manage an egg allergy means being aware of what he or she eats and reading food labels carefully. ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Food Allergies
Definition, Prevalence and DiagnosisAllergies are defined as a condition where protein content of foods (antigen) ...
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Peanut Allergy Pointers
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that approximately 2.2 million school-age ...
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Facts about Food Allergies
Has your child experienced an adverse reaction after eating, causing you to wonder if she has food allergies? Recent ...
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Making the Most of Your Allergist Appointment
With allergy season in full-swing, many parents are fitting doctor’s visits for their children into busy ...
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Food Allergies: Questions and Answers for Parents
Food allergy affects up to 6 to 8 percent of children under the age of 3 and close to 4 percent of adults.What is a ...
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Allergies and Children
Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system in which the body responds to a substance that it believes ...
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Milk for Kids With Lactose Intolerance
Milk is good for kids. You know that. But it is good for YOUR child? After all, each child is different. How do you ...
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be worrying, especially when you see your child struggle with itching or discomfort.For most kids, ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Ácaros
Ácaros (Dust Mites) Los ácaros son insectos microscópicos que viven en el polvo doméstico. ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Your Child With Allergies
Understanding allergiesCertain foods, pets, or things in the air that are usually harmless to most people can sometimes ...
Source: OneToughJob
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Advocating for Your Child with Food Allergies at School
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich may be just a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to most kids, but for many children, ...
Source: Education.com
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Allergies on the Rise
The peanut butter and jelly sandwich may have been a staple when you went to school. But since then, childhood peanut ...
Source: Education.com
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Achoo! Allergy-Proofing Your Home
If your family is affected by allergies, you probably dread Spring. If you're ready to say good-bye to itchy eyes and ...
Source: Education.com
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Food Allergies, or Just Food Fussiness?
Jenny’s enjoyed her morning snack. But 30 minutes later, she’s cranky. Her eyes look swollen, and ...
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Additional Content
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Ways Your School Nurse Can Help Children with Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Below are seven ways your school nurse can help children who have allergies and anaphylaxis Educate the child about...
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Right after they're born, babies are protected from infections by immunity transmitted to them by their mothers. Within...
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Can Cake Cause Hives?
My son ate some cake at a birthday party and then developed hives. What causes hives? Could it have been the cake? –...
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Staying Healthy During Spring Cleaning
Many people know that regular cleaning can help reduce allergy and asthma triggers in your home (such as mold, pet...
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Nut and Peanut Allergy
About Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies First grade has been a difficult parenting year for Anne. Her 6-year-old son,...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
