Families love their pets, but what do they do if they are causing allergy or asthma symptoms for their kids? CHOC experts are here to help.
Allergies
Food allergies in children: What parents need to know
More kids are being diagnosed with food allergies. The most common are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy & sesame.
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
A CHOC pediatric allergist offers advice to caregivers on the hazards of bee stings, and how they can help prevent a child from being stung,
Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Medicine for your Child’s Allergies
A clinical pharmacist at CHOC offers advice to parents on choosing the right over-the-counter medications for their child’s allergies.
Peanut Allergies: Understanding the Latest Research
A CHOC physician explains recent studies on peanut allergies that show feeding peanuts to babies is more likely to protect them.
The Three Key Asthma Symptoms Every Parent Should Look For
Children experiencing cough, shortness of breath and/or wheezing should be checked for asthma explains Dr. Stanley P. Galant.