Childhood Allergies
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ChildhoodAllergies
Learn the Facts
Diagnosis Often Includes Only aSimple Blood Test
New technology allows your doctor totest your child quickly and efficiently.
A blood test that includes both a foodpanel and an environmental allergypanel can easily identify the cause ofyour child’s symptoms.
Treatments Depend on the Allergy
Serious Allergies
Your child’s pediatricianmay refer your child to anallergist who specializes inchildren’s allergies. Inthese cases your child mayneed to carry a special“pen” to inject him orherself with epinephrine incase of a serious attack.
Environmental Allergies Other Allergies
Use common sense to helpyour child avoid triggers. Ifyour child is allergic to abeloved pet, for example,
limit the child’s time withthe pet.
Most other allergies can becontrolled by avoiding theoffending substance asmuch as possible. Over-the-counter andprescription medicationscan control symptoms incase of accidentalexposure.
Find a PediatricianThat Offers
Around-the-ClockCare
Because of the rapid onset of allergysymptoms, you should considerfinding a pediatrician that offers
round-the-clock care. Contact 24 HourPediatric Care Centers today for more
information.
www.24hourkidcare.com
or
(904) 519-6555