Spring allergies are in full bloom. And your family's first line of defense against the season's biggest offender, pollen, is simple: Keep the windows closed. By Christina Elston |
About one in five U.S. children and adults suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. |
 | Spotting symptoms of allergies in toddlers can be difficult, because some allergic reactions mimic minor illnesses. Keeping track of your child's exposure and involving your pediatrician are the keys to successful identification and possible treatment. By Momie Tulottes |
 | Some allergies might be so severe that they have you considering allergy shots for your child. Some allergies will respond well to shots, others will not. By Alice Langholt |
Children have three times the prevalence of food allergies compared with adults. The reason for this is thought to be that children may outgrow certain food allergies. By Alice Langholt |
Children are prone to three different types of skin allergies. If the cause of an allergy is not discovered, repeated exposures to the allergen can make the reactions worse. By Alice Langholt |
The common occurrence of allergies is, in itself, a reason to consider allergy testing if your child has allergy symptoms that occur often, or you are searching for the cause of a suspected allergy. By Alice Langholt |
What are the possible risks of over the counter allergy medications, and are they safe to give to children? By Alice Langholt |
Allergies are extremely common, and there are many different kinds of allergies and allergy symptoms. It is good for parents to know the different kinds of allergies and how to tell the difference between an allergic reaction and a cold or mild illness. By Alice Langholt |
 | A peanut allergy is serious. A reaction from exposure to peanuts can cause respiratory failure, swelling, heart failure, and even death. The British Medical Journal estimates that 1.3% of the general population suffers from peanut allergies. By Alice Langholt |
