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Allergic Rhinitis in Children
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Allergic rhinitis can happen on a seasonal basis or year-round. There is often a family history of allergic rhinitis, eczema, asthma, or food allergy. Read on to learn details about treating and managing this condition.
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Egg Allergy Diet for Children
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Parents of children with egg sensitivity may not be aware of the many food products that contain eggs. That's why it's important to carefully read food labels. Here's what you should know.
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Milk Allergy Diet for Children
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Helpful information on helping your child follow a milk-free diet, including tips for reading food labels.
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Peanut Allergy Diet for Children
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A detailed look at how to follow a peanut-free diet for your child, including how to read food labels.
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Your Child's Asthma
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How asthma will affect a child throughout their lifetime varies, depending on the child.
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Croup in Children
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Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the neck. It causes a barking cough, with or without fever. And it may cause problems breathing.
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Influenza (Flu) in Children
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Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms.
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Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection.
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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children
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A tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has throat infections that keep coming back. Adenoidectomy is recommended if your child has a lot of trouble breathing through the nose. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.
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Common Cold in Children
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The common cold is one of the most common illnesses in children. Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year.
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Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis in Children
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Pharyngitis is redness, pain, and swelling of the throat (pharynx). Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are a pair of tissue masses on either side of the back of the throat. They are part of the immune system, the part of the body that fights infection and other disease.
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Food Allergies in Children
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A food allergy is when your child’s body has a bad immune reaction to a certain food. This is different than a food intolerance which does not affect the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present.
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Your Child's Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution
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Ozone and air pollution can be a trigger for your child's asthma. As with all triggers, the key is to prevent or minimize exposure as much as possible.
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About Your Child's Asthma Action Plan
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The Asthma Action Plan includes information about your child's symptoms and medicines. It also includes directions about managing your child’s symptoms and when to call their healthcare provider.
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