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All About Food Allergies in Children
What is food allergy, which children are at risk, what are the symptoms of food allergy and what to do if your child has an allergy to food....
Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is allergic conjunctivitis, what causes allergic conjunctivitis, what are its symptoms and how can it be treated and managed?...
Allergic Reaction: What to Do in Emergency
The immune system protects people from infection by reacting against harmful things like viruses and bacteria....
Allergic Reactions in Babies
A summary of the causes, symptoms and treatment of allergies and allergic reactions in babies....
Allergic Reactions in Children
A summary of allergic reactions and children, including symptoms of allergic reaction and how to prevent and manage them....
Allergies and Foreign Holidays
Foreign travel has become a lot easier and cheaper over the last few years, but for some people with allergies, the difficulties can still seem insurmountable. However, with a bit of pre-planning and ...
Allergies to Beauty Products
About allergies to beauty products and what makes them different to skin sensitivity and irritant reaction....
Allergies to Cats and How to Prevent Them
What causes an allergic reaction to cats and what can you do to control the symptoms of cat allergy?...
Allergies to Dogs and How to Prevent Them
What causes an allergic reaction to dogs and what can you do to control the symptoms of dog allergy?...
Allergies to Dust
The causes of dust allergy and allergy to dust mite droppings, including ideas for adapting your home and the types of treatment your doctor might offer to relieve symptoms....
Allergies to Insect Bites and Stings
The symptoms and treatment of allergy to insect bites and stings, plus tips on how to avoid bites and stings....
Allergies to Man Made Fibres
Types of fabric to avoid if your child suffers from an allergy to man-made fibres and suggestions of natural alternatives, plus other tips for managing sensitive skin conditions....
Allergy Prevention Methods
A summary of ways to prevent common allergies, from avoidance, to immunotherapy, antihistamines and breastfeeding infants....
Allergy Tests
A summary of why it’s important to test for allergens if suffering from allergic symptoms, and of the types of allergy tests that might be offered....
Allergy Treatment Options for Children
What are the treatment options for children with allergies? A summary of avoidance tactics, medication and immunotherapy....
Allergy Wordsearch For Kids
There are many different things that can cause allergies - dogs, cats, wheat - even bees! Can you think of any other items that might cause you to have an allergy? Hidden in this wordsearch are a few ...
Alternative and Holistic Treatments for Allergies
A basic introduction to the various different ways in which alternative medicine can help with everyday allergies...
An Allergy Free Birthday Menu
Whether you are planning a birthday party for an allergic child, or have just been told that one of the guests has an allergy, this can make preparation a bit more difficult. Follow these hints and ti...
An Allergy Free Christmas Menu
Whether family members or people visiting have allergies, it's easy to become stressed about cooking for Christmas. Here are a few hints and tips to make allergy-free Christmas food easier....
Anaphylactic Shock
A summary of the causes and symptoms of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock – a serious condition caused by severe allergic reaction....
Are Allergies Inherited?
The immune system is designed to protect people against infection by reacting against and destroying harmful outsiders such as viruses and bacteria. Sometimes, though, this all goes wrong and the body...
Are Food Intolerances Real?
Food intolerances are reactions to certain foods, and the symptoms can include bloating, stomach pains, sickness and diarrhoea....
Are Kids Allergies on the Increase?
It is commonly accepted that children's allergies seem to be increasing, the only problem is trying to determine a specific reason for this....
Are Vaccines Safe for Children With Allergies?
Vaccines protect children against infectious diseases, such as measles, mumps, German measles or flu. Allergies to vaccines are very rare, but they do happen occasionally, and it is important to be aw...
Bizzy Buzzy Maze
Maisy's trying to get home, but unfortunately she has an allergy to bee stings and pollen. Can you get Maisy through the maze without meeting any bees or flowers?...
Can Allergies Stunt Growth?
Having children with allergies, whatever form they are, is a concern for parents, and worries about any effects that it might have on growth just add to this....
Can Avoiding Peanuts Make Children Allergic?
A look at how brand new research from the UK offers a fresh insight into how peanut allergies can affect kids...
Can Children Grow Out of Allergies?
Many children have allergies to certain foods or other allergens such as tree or grass pollen, and some will grow out of the allergy by the time they become adults....
Can Dairy Allergy Be Affected by Touching?
It is highly unlikely that a person will develop an allergy from simply touching some form of dairy produce, but it is more likely that could ingest some of the compounds by putting their fingers in t...
Can Food in Pregnancy Cause Children's Allergies?
Women who have allergies, asthma and eczema themselves, or have family members including a child with allergies, asthma or eczema, have a higher risk of having children who might have similar allergic...
Childhood Birthday Parties and Allergies
This article looks at what to avoid food wise when arranging a child's birthday party...
Common Food Allergies in Kids
What a food allergy is and the foods that most commonly cause allergies in children. Plus, what to do if you suspect your child has a food allergy....
Common Triggers of Asthma and Asthma Attacks
What causes childhood asthma and how to avoid the triggers of asthma attacks such as animals, pollen, exercise and dust mites....
Coping Skills for Children With Allergies
Children diagnosed with allergies, from mild bouts of hay fever though to life-threatening food or insect sting allergies, can become anxious and stressed about their allergies. Learning coping skills...
Coping With Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition seen in both adults and children. In asthma, the airways narrow, making it hard to breathe, because the linings swell, too much mucus is produced in the lungs and the muscle...
Coping With Dairy Allergy
Usually dairy products are a good source of protein and calcium, and an important part of a child’s diet. Unfortunately, for some children, an allergy to a naturally occurring component in the milk me...
Coping With Dust Allergy
House dust is a mixture of things: human and animal skin and hair, fine grit from the soil, pollen and house dust mites. All houses have dust, but some people develop an allergy to certain parts of it...
Coping With Eczema
Eczema is the word used to describe a number of itchy skin conditions. The most common is atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (atopic is used to describe long-term allergic diseases – peopl...
Coping With Hay Fever
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, not just from grass but also from any other plants, including trees. Some people can also be allergic to the spores from moulds. It can make the summer mis...
Coping With Soya Allergy
Soya (or soy) is used as an ingredient in many processed foods, as it is a healthy and low-cost source of protein and fibre, and it has health benefits too. It is commonly used as a source of extra pr...
Could a Child Develop an Allergy After an Infection?
Childhood conditions such as ear infections and sinus problems are very common, but it may be possible that something in your home is acting as an allergen and may be inducing these problems....
Count the Cats Game
Benjamin has gone to visit his Grandma, but he's allergic to cats. Can you find all the cats in this picture so Grandma can put them outside and Benjamin can stop sneezing?...
Count the Petals Puzzle
Can you count the petals on each the flowers in this puzzle and write the answer in the box beneath? Once you have counted the petals you can do the sum!...
Dairy Allergies and Kids
The signs, symptoms and causes of dairy allergy, plus which children are most at risk, the difference between allergy and lactose intolerance and ways to manage dairy allergy....
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder often caused because of an allergy. These allergies can develop over time and worsen in severity. The main symptoms are itching and redness....
Diagnosis of Allergies in Kids
A summary of how your doctor will diagnose allergy in children including the types of allergy test they might run....
Difference Between Food Allergies & Food Intolerance
Frequently confused, food allergy and food intolerance are different disorders and cause differing physical responses. More commonly seen in childhood they may cause mild symptoms that are manageable ...
Elimination Diet
What a food elimination diet is for, the foods to avoid, foods to eat and ideas about how to succeed and stay healthy while on a medically supervised food elimination diet....
FAQ About Food Allergy Testing
What to do if you suspect a food allergy. Talking to your doctor and the types of food allergy tests that might be carried out at home, by your GP or at the hospital....
Food Allergy Tests For Children
Food allergies are very common in children and most are not serious. If you suspect your child has an allergy to a food product, there are various ways of finding out the source of the allergy....
Food Alternatives that Won't Trigger Allergies
A look at the growing number of food ranges which are designed especially with allergy sufferers in mind...
Getting the Danger of Food Allergy in Proportion
Is the risk from childhood food allergy exaggerated? Reporting of food allergy in the media and the risk of death from severe food allergy....
Hayfever in Children
The causes and symptoms of childhood hayfever, plus methods of preventing hayfever symptoms and treatment options for children....
Herbal Helpers for Allergy Relief
An introductory guide to how allergy sufferers can use traditional herbs found in nature to help ease their symptoms....
Hidden Allergy Dangers in Kids Foods
How to look for hidden childhood allergy trigger foods, particularly milk, soya, wheat and nuts....
How Can I Deal with my Daughter's Rash?
Painful urination can be very distressing especially if you do not know the exact cause but suspect your diet may be involved. Try and rule out certain foods to determine the cause if this is suspecte...
How Do Allergy Drugs Work?
An allergic response happens when the body ‘misreads’ something harmless, such as pollen, as something harmful. When the immune system is faced with a harmful invader, such as an infection, it creates...
How to Reduce the Risk of Allergy
More and more children seem to be developing allergies, and it’s not completely clear why. There are a few approaches that might prevent the development of allergies, especially in particularly high-r...
How to Spot an Allergic Child
A summary of some of the physical signs that a child has an allergy or is an allergy sufferer....
Informing School/Nursery About Allergies
Most parents worry every time the child is not in their care, but those parents with children suffering from food allergies may have reason to worry more....
Inhalers and Other Treatments
The different types of inhaler used to treat asthma attacks and asthma symptoms, plus other types of allergy medication treatment options....
Keeping an Allergic Child Safe
How to keep an allergic child safe when they are not with you – at school, nursery or on school trips....
Living With an Allergic Brother or Sister
Relationships between brothers and sisters can be difficult at the best of times, but adding the complications of one or more members of the family having some kind of allergy and so needing special c...
Make Your Own Cat Jigsaw
Can you colour in this picture, then stick this page to a piece of card (such as an empty cereal box). Cut out the jigsaw shapes, then you'll have made your very own jigsaw to play with....
Make Your Own Dog Jigsaw
Can you colour in this picture, then stick this page to a piece of card (such as an empty cereal box). Cut out the jigsaw shapes, then you'll have made your very own jigsaw to play with....
Managing and Reducing Food Allergies in Kids
Ways to prevent, manage and control childhood food allergies including what to look out for when shopping and how to manage a severe food allergy....
Managing Children's Allergies at School
Managing your childs allergies can be hard especially at school be prepare the school and your child on how to deal with the allergy or reaction when your not there....
Myths About Allergies
There are many myths around allergies - here is a selection of those that aren't true, and some that might be....
Pets for Allergic Children
Pet allergies are usually allergies to the animal's saliva or urine rather than to its fur. The saliva and urine sticks to the dead flakes of skin that the animal sheds (dander). Symptoms include coug...
Potential Causes of Allergies in Kids
The most common causes of allergies in children, including food, animal, pollen, dust mite and sting allergies....
Quiz: Can you Spot Allergy Warning Signs
Take our short easy-to-follow quiz and find out if you understand the risks allergic reactions can pose to your children...
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Kids Allergies?
Find out how much you already know about the wide and interesting world of allergies with our easy quiz. No cheating now!...
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies in Children
A summary of the signs and symptoms of childhood allergies, talking to your doctor and keeping an allergy diary....
Soya Allergies in Kids
What is a soya allergy? Which children are at risk of allergy and which soya based foods should they avoid....
Teenage Kids and Allergies
A summary of teenage allergy and how to manage allergies in teenage children including ideas on stress, hormonal changes, body image and confidence....
The Eco Friendly Way to Allergy Proof Your Home
Clever green ways to make your home more allergy-friendly and far kinder to the environment too....
The Effects of Pollution on Kids Allergies
A summary of the kinds of pollution and pollutants that can bring on allergies or make asthma and allergy symptoms worse in children....
Treating Asthma
A summary of the treatment options for children with asthma including preventer and reliever inhalers....
What are Allergies?
A summary of physical changes that take place during an allergic reaction, symptoms of allergy and what happens during anaphylactic shock....
What is Asthma?
A summary of the causes and symptoms of asthma in children, including its link to allergic reactions and when to seek medical advice....
What You Should Know About Poisonous Plant Allergies
Though allergies to pollen are common, most people remain unaffected by poisonous plants and allergic reactions but this does not mean that the occurrence is not serious....
Wheat Allergies in Kids
A summary of symptoms of wheat allergy and some tips on helping your child to avoid wheat and avoid allergic reactions....
When Your Child is Diagnosed With Allergies
Allergies can range from a simple pollen allergy that can be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines for a few months over the summer to a severe food allergy that could potentially result in a s...
Why Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
Allergies and asthma are separate conditions, and allergies don't actually cause asthma....