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Is an allergy responsible for son's hives?

My son is 9 years old, and he's been getting hives in various areas of his body and we aren't sure of what it's from. Could these hives be from some allergy?
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What can I do for my son's seasonal allergy?

My son is 10 years old, and he has severe seasonal allergies that come every spring. What can I do for them? Are there any allergy shots for seasonal allergies?
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Can my son have soy milk if he has a dairy allergy?

My son was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Whenever he has cow milk, he gets hives or rashes, but I still want him to get the nutrients he needs from milk. Can he have soy milk...
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Why is my son allergic to citrus fruits?

My son is 8 years old, and we found out that he is allergic to citrus fruits. There's no one in my family with this allergy. What could have caused it in him?
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What does anaphylactic shock look like?

My daughter's friend has a peanut allergy and is coming over later to play with her. We're very careful with keeping nuts away from her. But in case it ever happens, what are...
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How are seasonal allergies diagnosed?

I believe my son has seasonal allergies that begin once spring begins. When spring hits, he usually has similar symptoms to a cold. What's usually done to diagnose seasonal allergies...
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Can animal allergies cause rashes on one's skin?

My son is 7 years old, and he has an allergy to dog and cat hair. He had a skin rash yesterday. Can you get a rash from an allergic reaction to an animal?
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Is there a cure for dust allergies?

My son is 9 years old, and he has a dust allergy. Is there any cure for it? Are there any allergy shots available for dust allergy?
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Can peanut allergies go away?

My daughter is 7 years old, and she has a serious peanut allergy. She carries around an Epi-Pen, but I don't want to see her deal with this for the rest of her life. Is this...
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How serious are peanut allergies?

My son's allergy test showed that he has a peanut allergy. Does this mean that he can't eat anything that has peanuts in his whole life? How serious are peanut allergies?
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Why are my son's allergies worse in the spring?

My son is 10 years old and his allergies are out of control in the spring. Why is his allergy so severe? We usually treat it with Benadryl, but I feel like we shouldn't use it...
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Can swimming pools cause rashes in children?

My 5 year old son visited a public swimming pool yesterday, and today he has a red rash on his face and neck. Is this likely a reaction to the chlorinated water, or something...
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Do allergy shots really cure allergies?

My son's doctor recommended allergy shots to build up his immune system against his allergies, but I'm not really sure that they would help. How do they really work?
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What should I say to my son's school about his gluten allergy?

My son has a serious allergy to gluten (not celiac disease, thank God), but I feel like his teacher isn't doing much to protect him from a reaction. I just want to make sure that...
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My son's school isn't taking his nut allergy seriously. How can I make them understand?

I've been back and forth about my son's school about what he can and cannot be around because of his nut allergy. When I talk the the principal and administration, and nurse,...
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Is a dairy allergy different from lactose intolerance?

My son was diagnosed with a dairy allergy a few months ago, and when he does have milk, he usually gets rashes, nausea, stomach pains and issues breathing. I'm trying to explain...
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Constant itchy, scratchy throat

My son, who is 8 years old, has suddenly come down with constant itchy and scratchy throat issues. It makes him cough all the time and he even has trouble eating. What could...
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My daughter's throat is always scratchy. Who should I take her to see for some help?

My 8 year old daughter has a scratchy throat nearly every day. It makes her very uncomfortable. Should I take her to an allergist or to an ENT? She never had allergies before;...
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Are there any tests to identily food allergies in kids?

My son is 4 years old and has certain food allergies already, like with dairy products and nuts. Are there any tests that I can do to identify what else he's allergic to?
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Should my son be taking Benadryl?

We have a dog that my son is allergic to in the house, and I usually give him Benadryl once his eyes start feeling itchy. Is it okay for him to take this? He doesn't have an...
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