About Allergies

General information about childhood allergies including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Articles cover testing methods, safety measures and how allergies affect children at different ages.

Allergy Prevention Methods

Simple ways to prevent allergic reactions, from avoiding triggers to immunotherapy treatments.

Allergy Tests

Many people think they're allergic to something, but medical tests are the only way to know what's really causing your symptoms.

Allergy Treatment Options for Children

Your child's allergies won't go away on their own, but these three management approaches can help control symptoms.

Alternative and Holistic Treatments for Allergies

Natural and holistic approaches like herbs, massage and ayurveda can help ease allergy symptoms when conventional treatment isn't enough.

Are Allergies Inherited?

You're more likely to inherit a tendency toward allergies than specific allergies themselves, especially from your mother.

Are Kids Allergies on the Increase?

More kids seem to be developing allergies than ever before, but scientists are still puzzled about why this is happening.

Are Vaccines Safe for Children with Allergies?

Children with allergies can usually get vaccinated safely, but it depends on the type of allergy and vaccine involved.

Can Allergies Stunt Growth?

Food allergies can affect how children grow, but proper nutrition and medical guidance help manage potential risks.

Can Children Grow Out of Allergies?

Most children outgrow common allergies like milk and eggs, though peanut allergies are less likely to resolve on their own.

Can Food in Pregnancy Cause Children's Allergies?

Pregnant women often wonder if eating certain foods raises their child's risk of developing allergies, but the link isn't as straightforward as it seems.

Childhood Birthday Parties and Allergies

Keep kids with food allergies safe at birthday parties by knowing which foods to avoid and how to check for hidden allergens.

Diagnosis of Allergies in Kids

Your doctor needs to diagnose your child's allergies, not you, here's how the testing and diagnosis process works.

Food Allergy Tests for Children

Help your child get tested for food allergies and understand which tests actually work to identify real threats.

Herbal Helpers for Allergy Relief

Common herbs like nettles and liquorice can help ease allergy symptoms when used alongside medical advice.

How Do Allergy Drugs Work?

Allergy drugs work by blocking histamine and reducing inflammation to relieve sneezing, itching and congestion rather than curing the underlying allergy.

How to Reduce the Risk of Allergy

Simple steps like breastfeeding, careful food choices in pregnancy, and regular cleaning can help lower your child's allergy risk.

How to Spot an Allergic Child

Common signs of allergies in children include a runny nose, rashes, dark circles under the eyes, and a pale complexion that parents should watch for.

Informing School/Nursery About Allergies

Tell your child's school or nursery about their allergies, expected reactions, and how to treat them to keep them safe.

Keeping an Allergic Child Safe

Help your child stay safe from allergies at school, home and away with practical steps every parent should know.

Managing Children's Allergies at School

Keep your child safe at school by creating action plans with teachers and ensuring staff know how to handle allergic reactions.

Myths About Allergies

Common allergy myths debunked, from hay fever to pet allergies and food intolerances.

Potential Causes of Allergies in Kids

Common allergens that trigger reactions in children, from foods and pollen to pet dander and dust.

Quiz: Can You Spot Allergy Warning Signs

This quiz tests how well you can spot allergy warning signs in children and identify the foods and triggers that cause reactions.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Kids Allergies?

Test your knowledge on kids allergies with this quiz covering facts, myths, and surprising information about how allergies affect children.

Signs and Symptoms of Allergies in Children

Sneezing, rashes and stomach troubles in kids could be allergies, but they might also be a cold or bug, here's how to tell the difference.

Teenage Kids and Allergies

Teenage allergies get worse due to stress, hormones, poor sleep and sugar, here's why and what to do about it.

The Effects of Pollution on Kids Allergies

Air pollution and secondhand smoke make kids' allergies worse, triggering reactions from sneezing to asthma attacks.

What Are Allergies?

Your immune system misidentifies harmless substances as threats, triggering allergies, here's how they actually work.