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The incidence of allergies in children has increased significantly in the last two decades. There are now more children with asthma, hay fever, and...

A Common Story It is a typical scene as I walk into the examination room. There on the exam table sits Roger, a 7-year-old...

People are often confused when it comes to who should be taking care of patients with allergies. This is partly due to the fact...

I heard about toxic molds that grow in homes and other buildings.Should I be concerned about a serious health risk to me and my...

Introduction Three dark figures, masked and robed in black, hover over the steaming cauldron. They slowly move around chanting foreign words like alternaria, hair...

The blessings of spring get mixed reviews from the estimated 35 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. It's not easy to appreciate the...

The following are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). WHEN TO SUSPECT AN ALLERGY Some allergies are easy to identify by...

Allergies affect 50 million Americans Cleaner is better, right? Maybe not. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the prevalence of allergies...

Today, it seems as if every classroom has a little Henry or Jennifer who can't eat peanuts or wheat. So if you are caring...