Frequent sneezing, runny nose, irritated eyes—at first, it may just seem like a common cold or other illness, but your child might have some type of allergy. Many children experience allergic symptoms such as these, commonly triggered by pollens, mold, pets, types of food, medicines and more.

Thanks to modern advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, it's easier than ever to determine what your child is allergic to and give him or her the appropriate treatment.

Common allergies include:

• Animal allergy 
• Dust mite allergy
• Insect sting allergy
• Food allergy
• Latex allergy
• Medication allergy
• Mold allergy
• Pollen allergy

Read a brief story that illustrates how allergy happens.

Allergy Wizard

Check out the Allergy Wizard, a fun, animated way for kids to learn about allergies. Learn more.

 

Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis

Children with seasonal allergic rhinitis have been sensitized to outdoor allergens, such as tree pollens, grasses and weeds. Learn more.

 

Lifestyle Management

An important part of treating or preventing any disease is lifestyle management.

• Allergies and School
• Allergies and the Holidays

 

This information has been approved by Henry Milgrom, MD (March 2009).