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Allergies in Children

Posted on: 03/28/2012

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the term allergy describes a condition involving the immune system that causes sneezing and itching, chronic rashes, wheezing, or even life-threatening allergic reactions. There are a few things you can do to help prevent or control most allergic problems. And, the more you know about allergies, the more prepared you will be to help your child.

• What is an allergy?
• What causes allergies?
• When do allergic symptoms in children first show up?

Here is a great resource article from the AAP that will help answer some of these questions.

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