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What is an allergic response?

The allergic response is one of nature's dirty tricks. It is a perfectly useful immune... Full Answer

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Can a tattoo cause an allergic reaction?

As fathers and as physicians, we have noted the fad of tattooing with skeptical eyes. If your... Full Answer

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How will my teenager's allergy treatment change over time?

The change among teenagers with allergy offers the opportunity for a sensible re-examination of the... Full Answer

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Why do some athletes with asthma skip treatment?

An asthmatic athlete will ignore his treatment because he thinks it doesn't look tough enough to... Full Answer

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Why should I talk to other moms about my child's health problems?

There's no substitute for mom-to-mom conversation when it comes to retention of information. When... Full Answer

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How should teenagers carry their allergy medication?

It's important to boys with allergies that they find a place to carry their medication without... Full Answer

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How do food allergies affect teenagers?

High school is a time when children turn into what the novelist Alison Lurie called "big... Full Answer

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How might managing food allergies get harder as my child gets older?

When children with food allergies develop new, more independent social lives, it becomes harder and... Full Answer

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How does the lymphoid system affect my child's allergy?

Of particular importance for allergy, the lymphoid system -- the tonsils and lymph nodes -- peaks... Full Answer

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What are the challenges for kids with food allergies as they age?

An allergic child is subject to adjustments and dislocations as he gets older. But on top of the... Full Answer

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Why should I take my child with allergies to a pediatric allergist?

There's a good reason to go to a pediatric allergist for your child's allergies, not just a... Full Answer

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Why do allergies sometimes make kids anxious?

Very young allergy patients occasionally come to us in a fairly anxious state. This is not only... Full Answer

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How will my child's allergy treatment change as she ages?

Allergy treatment in children may vary for a few reasons. For example, treating a child between... Full Answer

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How can food allergies cause food phobias in kids?

The effects of allergy, particularly food allergy, on children can be both subtle and substantial.... Full Answer

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How do allergies affect snoring in children?

Sometimes allergies turn up when you least expect them, unless you're an allergist. Take the case... Full Answer

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