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How can I make mealtimes enjoyable if I have a child with allergies?

Here are some Ideas for making mealtime a positive experience for the whole family if you're... Full Answer

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Can dogs detect peanuts for kids with peanut allergies?

A new element has entered the peanut allergy discussion, which is the training of dogs to... Full Answer

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How can having a child with allergies affect family relationships?

There is a growing bank of evidence of how allergies can affect family relationships. Dr.... Full Answer

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How much responsibility should my child take for managing his allergies?

The ideal is not to fuss over allergic children every minute of the day, but to make them their... Full Answer

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How do chronic illnesses affect family relationships?

When your child has a chronic illness, strange things happen. You do not love the sick child more... Full Answer

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How can I protect my child from developing multiple chemical sensitivity?

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) may activate your children's plain old allergies in the

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How does multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) affect children?

MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) seems to be a problem for the middle-aged, not for children.... Full Answer

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What is multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)?

MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) is a term used to describe a variety of symptoms that stem... Full Answer

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How do particulates affect my allergies?

Large-scale exposures to particulates, such as diesel fumes, and chemicals released by building... Full Answer

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Is there such a thing as an allergy-free room?

When I was in training to be an allergist at a New York hospital, an industrialist who had... Full Answer

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How can I avoid developing a cockroach allergy?

Cockroach removal presents a problem that is often very difficult to solve, especially in... Full Answer

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How can I keep my bedroom free of allergens?

Keep your bedroom allergen-free by following these steps:

Step 1. Pets -- Remove any... Full Answer

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How can I protect myself against allergens in my home?

Because allergens are so important in causing asthma, the single most effective measure asthmatics... Full Answer

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What substances in indoor air irritate allergies?

Indoor air often contains irritating substances that irritate allergies. Secondhand tobacco... Full Answer

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How do latex gloves cause asthma attacks?

Exposure to latex gloves has become a common problem among health care workers, and is likely to... Full Answer

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