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Allergies and Children

Diaper rash, stomachache, rashes, ear infections — they’re common problems in childhood. As a parent, you want to relieve the suffering caused by these conditions as quickly as possible. Though many children show signs of these diseases once or twice, they seem to grow out of them. Others, however, suffer again and again with the same or progressively worse symptoms. If your child repeatedly is developing disease symptoms such as stomachache, headache, skin rash, congestion, itchy eyes, runny nose and wheezing, allergy may be a contributing factor.

Babies generally are free of the kinds of symptoms we associate with allergy. However, research has shown that allergies start early in life and can be detected before symptoms appear — even before six months. What’s more, these studies show that children actually grow into their allergies, and their sensitivities change as exposure changes. It makes good sense to find out as early as possible if your child is allergic and just what he/she is allergic to.

Laboratory testing for allergy can provide valuable information to help determine if your child is allergic and how to best manage the condition. When you know for sure, you can work with your doctor to determine a course of treatment that will help your child feel better as quickly as possible. Without testing, allergy and allergic disease can get worse, and this can have a profound effect on your child’s physical and emotional quality of life.

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