Allergy Symptoms

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Colds, Allergies and Sinus Infections
Parents often ask me whether their children's constantly runny noses are the result of allergies, sinus infections, or... »
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Treatment of Bee Stings
Although systemic reactions occur in about 3% of children who are stung by bees, and anaphylactic shock can follow as... »
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Vaccine Ingredients That May Cause Allergic Reactions
Many people are unaware of the problems associated with allergic reactions to vaccine components. For more information... »

A-Z Guide

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Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
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Conjunctivitis
The common symptom of conjunctivitis is redness of the eyes. There may also be eye discomfort or itching. Any type of... »
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Cough
Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of the... »
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Food Allergies
Food allergy is the name given to a variety of situations in which specific foods provoke some type of over-zealous... »
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Headache
Headaches are quite common in children. An older child will say, “My head hurts…”A toddler, though, may just act cranky... »
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Hives
Hives are a sign that the whole body is experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. Hives occur when the body's... »

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Allergies to Dust
Many children are allergic to house dust. But what is it in dust that they are allergic to? Much of dust is made up of... »