Most children and adolescents do not need a multivitamin, notes an article in the February 2002 issue of "Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine." Ideally, children and adolescents should get the bulk of their nutrition from a well-balanced diet. However, children with restricted diets, such as those needed to manage a food allergy, may require vitamin and mineral supplements. Discuss it with your pediatrician before starting your child on a multivitamin regimen.
Codeine is found in several prescription pain and cough medications, but children that are allergic to this drug must be treated with other pain medications. An allergic reaction to codeine can lead to difficulty breathing, slo...
A seafood allergy means your child's body can't tolerate certain food proteins. Seafood allergies break into different types--being allergic to fish may not mean that your child is allergic to mollusks or marine animals, for ex...
Fruit is often one of the first types of foods introduced to children in mashed form when transitioning a child from formula to regular foods. Unfortunately, many children have allergies to different types of fruit which can ca...
Childhood allergies can affect how you raise and feed your child. Rashes are commonly found on children, but knowing the difference between a simple heat rash and a rash caused by something more serious is something every paren...
Allergies are exaggerated immune system responses to non-harmful substances and are a common childhood health problem. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that common allergens include dust, pet dander, mo...
Allergic diseases are among the most common medical issues seen in primary care, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. As a child may be unable to fully characterize his symptoms, diagnostic testing can help ...
An estimated 2 million school days are missed a year because of allergies in children, according to the website KidsHealth. Allergy symptoms can be similar to the symptoms of the common cold, making a child feel lethargic and m...
DrGreene.com states that children with allergies are more prone to ear infections, colds and difficulty sleeping because of the annoying symptoms. Children are more prone to develop allergies if their parents have allergies or ...
Allergies are a common problem for children. According to Kids Health, allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a particular substance or allergen, which usually is not a problem for most. Allergies are the top chro...
Although some teenagers and adults can develop new allergies, most allergies become apparent in childhood. Children experience allergic reactions when their bodies produce physical reactions in response to an object or substanc...
Allergic disorders affect about 50 million Americans and often first appear during infancy or childhood, says the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. If your child has allergies, his body releases histamines a...
The symptoms of these conditions are often similar to many allergy symptoms. The transitory nature of some children’s allergies, in turn, can make them difficult to diagnose.
Distinguishing the signs of an allergic react...
Runny nose, rash, wheezes, headaches and sleep disturbances. All are symptoms of seasonal allergies. Parents may wonder whether the treatments that are safe for their own seasonal allergies are also safe for their toddlers. Ped...
However, the immune system of a toddler with allergies will react abnormally to harmless substances, called allergens, and release the same chemicals and proteins to fight off these allergens. Histamine, one of the immune respo...
The immune system normally functions to help the body get rid of harmful invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In a child with allergies, the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances such as food or pollen an...
Many children suffer from allergy symptoms, especially in the spring, while other children suffer year round. Allergies can affect the eyes, nose, skin, throat, lungs and sometimes the gastrointestinal tract and are caused by a...
In infancy, the main symptoms are eczema, gastrointestinal symptoms and wheezing, while asthma and allergic eye problems occur later in childhood, according to Dr. Susanne Halken in the June 2004 issue of "Pediatric Allergy and...
Having a child with allergies can be difficult for a parent and child since allergens may be lurking in food, the environment or in common household products. Avoidance of allergens is key. And it is important to confirm aller...
They estimate that one in five Americans have an allergy, and it is the third most common health problem in children under 18 years of age. When you have a child with allergies, it is important to understand how to prevent a re...
Knowing what your child is allergic to, however, might not be so clear cut. There are several types of allergies that are most common among kids, so they're the best place to start your investigation.
Allergic reactions can range from mild rash, itching and sinus congestion to severe swelling of the eyes, nose, throat and bronchial tubes in the lungs. Some common allergens among children include: dust mites, pollen, mold, pe...
If your allergic child is sniffing, sneezing and coughing a lot--whether he's affected seasonally by outdoor allergens like pollen and grasses, or has perennial allergies to indoor triggers like dust, mold, pets or smoke--you p...
If your child suffers from allergies, it's natural to... well, to want a natural cure. After all, standard allergy medications, such as antihistamines, have side effects like dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue and an inability to con...
