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How should one deal with an allergy to dust?

My daughter is 11 years old and she has an allergy to dust. How should one deal with an allergy to dust?
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Are allergy shots safe?

My son is 8 years old and he has an allergy to tomatoes where he breaks out in hives. His reaction doesn't happen all the time though. Should we try allergy shots?
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Can certain foods trigger coughing?

Is it possible for certain foods to trigger a fit of coughing? I have noticed that when my son eats sweet dried fruit it seems to coincide with a lot of dry coughing. Can certain...
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Can allergies cause one's body temperature to rise?

My teenage son has severe seasonal allergies ever since we moved to a new city, and this week he started to run a fever. Can allergies raise your body temperature?
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Does the presence of animals increase the risk of allergies?

We have 3 dogs in our house and I'm worried about my son who's 3 years old. The dogs haven't done anything to him, like bite or scratch, I'm just worried about him being allergic...
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Allergies or hives?

My son has rash all on his arm and he always scratching it. What does it mean?
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How would I know if son is allergic to pollen?

My son is 3 years old and I think he might be allergic to pollen. Now that spring is here, his eyes are usually itchy and his nose is constantly running. What should we do to...
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Is an allergy responsible for son's hives?

My son is 9 years old, and he's been getting hives in various areas of his body and we aren't sure of what it's from. Could these hives be from some allergy?
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What can I do for my son's seasonal allergy?

My son is 10 years old, and he has severe seasonal allergies that come every spring. What can I do for them? Are there any allergy shots for seasonal allergies?
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Can my son have soy milk if he has a dairy allergy?

My son was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Whenever he has cow milk, he gets hives or rashes, but I still want him to get the nutrients he needs from milk. Can he have soy milk...
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Why is my son allergic to citrus fruits?

My son is 8 years old, and we found out that he is allergic to citrus fruits. There's no one in my family with this allergy. What could have caused it in him?
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How are seasonal allergies diagnosed?

I believe my son has seasonal allergies that begin once spring begins. When spring hits, he usually has similar symptoms to a cold. What's usually done to diagnose seasonal allergies...
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Can animal allergies cause rashes on one's skin?

My son is 7 years old, and he has an allergy to dog and cat hair. He had a skin rash yesterday. Can you get a rash from an allergic reaction to an animal?
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Is there a cure for dust allergies?

My son is 9 years old, and he has a dust allergy. Is there any cure for it? Are there any allergy shots available for dust allergy?
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How serious are peanut allergies?

My son's allergy test showed that he has a peanut allergy. Does this mean that he can't eat anything that has peanuts in his whole life? How serious are peanut allergies?
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Why are my son's allergies worse in the spring?

My son is 10 years old and his allergies are out of control in the spring. Why is his allergy so severe? We usually treat it with Benadryl, but I feel like we shouldn't use it...
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Do allergy shots really cure allergies?

My son's doctor recommended allergy shots to build up his immune system against his allergies, but I'm not really sure that they would help. How do they really work?
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What should I say to my son's school about his gluten allergy?

My son has a serious allergy to gluten (not celiac disease, thank God), but I feel like his teacher isn't doing much to protect him from a reaction. I just want to make sure that...
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My son's school isn't taking his nut allergy seriously. How can I make them understand?

I've been back and forth about my son's school about what he can and cannot be around because of his nut allergy. When I talk the the principal and administration, and nurse,...
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Is a dairy allergy different from lactose intolerance?

My son was diagnosed with a dairy allergy a few months ago, and when he does have milk, he usually gets rashes, nausea, stomach pains and issues breathing. I'm trying to explain...
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