More kids are being diagnosed with food allergies. The most common are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy & sesame.
Allergies
Dealing with food allergies around the holidays
The holiday season is a festive time, but can present unique challenges for children with food allergies and their parents.
How to Avoid or Treat Bee Stings this Summer
As families spend more time outdoors during summer months, parents and other caregivers should be aware of the hazards related to bee stings, and how they can help prevent a child from being stung, a CHOC pediatric allergist says. Bee stings can be quite common, and don’t usually lead to a serious reaction, says Dr. […]
Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Medicine for your Child’s Allergies
By Melody Sun, clinical pharmacist at CHOC Allergy season is a time of stuffy noses, itchy eyes, and lots of sneezing. When these symptoms cannot be managed with lifestyle habits, non-prescription or over-the-counter medications may help. However, there can be an overwhelming variety of over-the-counter medications for the same issue, so how do you choose […]
Peanut Allergies: Understanding the Latest Research
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published two studies that strengthen evidence that feeding peanuts and other allergy-inducing foods to babies is more likely to protect them than to cause problems. Given previous recommendations, focused on food-avoidance, parents may be surprised by the latest research. In this Q & A, Dr. Wan-Yin Chan, CHOC […]
The Three Key Asthma Symptoms Every Parent Should Look For
Diagnosing asthma can be tricky. There is no simple test. Instead, evaluating three key symptoms helps doctors make a diagnosis, explains Dr. Stanley P. Galant, an asthma, allergy and immunology specialist at CHOC Children’s and the medical director of the CHOC Breathmobile. Children experiencing cough, shortness of breath – especially during and after exercise or […]
Tips for Keeping the Home Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
There are many things a family should consider before deciding to rid the house of one child’s food allergens.
