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Allergies in Children

Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system. They happen when the immune system fights harmless foreign substances called allergens.

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Treatment

Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy immunotherapy increases your child's resistance to specific allergens by introducing small doses of each allergen into his or her bloodstream.

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Animal Allergy

Children who are allergic to animals are reacting to animal proteins found in dander, saliva, and urine.

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Antibiotic Allergy Testing

Antibiotic testing helps us to determine if your child is allergic to some antibiotics.

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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes the airways in the lungs to narrow and swell, making it difficult to breath.

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Bee Stings

Bee stings often happen during warm weather and around greenery.

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Diagnostic Procedures for Allergies

Diagnostic procedures for allergies are used to determine which allergies your child may have.

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Dust Mite Allergies

Dust mites are tiny organisms that feed on the shed scales of human skin. Their waste products may provoke allergic reactions.

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Food Allergy

A food allergy is the body’s abnormal response to a certain food.

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Latex Allergy

In a latex allergy, a child may experience symptoms such as wheezing or hives any time a product made from latex comes into contact with your child’s skin, mucous membranes...

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