Allergies

Is My Child Showing Signs of Food Allergies?

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With so many stories about food allergies circulating in the media these days, you may wonder if food allergies in children are on the rise. It’s important to know, though, that there are many milder types of food-related issues. Not every issue with food is the result of a food allergy. Foods behind the most common food allergies in children include: Peanuts Eggs Tree Nuts (walnuts, cashews, for example) Shellfish (shrimp, crab) and fish (salmon, haddock) Although most s ... [Read More]

Be on the Lookout for this Springtime Childhood Allergies

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Spring is just around the corner. It’s a time when flowers bloom, pollen is in the air, and millions of Americans are reaching for tissues to wipe their watery eyes and runny noses. Up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies. But how do you as a parent know if your child has an allergy as opposed to a cold? And what should you do if you suspect the former? Seasonal vs. Perennial Allergies Seasonal allergies occur mainly during periods of high pollen c ... [Read More]

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