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Allergies & asthma

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Pink Eye vs Allergies: Know the Difference

Pink Eye vs Allergies: Know the Difference

Red, watery eyes? Learn how to tell infectious pink eye from eye allergies in children, simple home care, and when your child should be seen.

Asthma Triggers at Home and How to Reduce Them

Asthma Triggers at Home and How to Reduce Them

Smoke, dust mites, pets, mold, pests, strong scents and gas stoves can set off asthma. Practical steps to cut triggers at home and in the car.

Cold Weather Effects on Kids' Asthma

Cold Weather Effects on Kids' Asthma

Why cold weather can make asthma worse in kids, from dry air and colds to cedar season, plus steps to keep your child breathing easier.

Introducing Peanut and Allergy Foods to Babies

Introducing Peanut and Allergy Foods to Babies

How and when to give your baby peanut, egg and other allergy foods, which babies need a pediatrician's plan first, and the signs of a reaction.

Recognizing Pediatric Asthma Signs in Infants

Recognizing Pediatric Asthma Signs in Infants

How to tell wheezing from a stuffy nose, how bronchiolitis differs from asthma in babies and toddlers, and which breathing signs need 911.

Hives and Skin Allergies in Kids

Hives and Skin Allergies in Kids

What causes hives and contact dermatitis in children, how to soothe itchy skin at home, and the allergy signs that mean you should call 911.

Food Allergies in Children: Signs, Labels and Safety

Food Allergies in Children: Signs, Labels and Safety

The nine major food allergens, signs of a reaction, using an epinephrine auto-injector, reading food labels, and planning for school and parties.

Seasonal and Indoor Allergies in Kids

Seasonal and Indoor Allergies in Kids

Sneezing for weeks? Learn allergy vs cold clues, San Antonio cedar fever and other pollen seasons, indoor triggers, and treatment options.

Asthma Action Plans for Kids: Green, Yellow, Red Zones

Asthma Action Plans for Kids: Green, Yellow, Red Zones

How a written asthma action plan works: the green, yellow and red zones, controller vs. quick-relief medicine, spacers, and sharing the plan with...

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