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Allergies are triggered by something we eat, touch or inhale. At best their symptoms are mild, at worse they can be life threatening, so what should parents know about them? Dr Kate Harrod-Wild gives a little advice
Allergies
There is evidence that allergic disorders such as asthma, eczema and hayfever - as well as food intolerances - are on the increase. It is estimated that one in four people will have an allergy during their lifetime and that half of those may be children, although allergic reactions can appear at any age.
Allergies are not nearly as common as people think. In one study, when researchers asked people if they reacted to foods, one in five said yes. However, only one in 50 had objectively reproducible symptoms. Despite this, the potential seriousness of allergic reactions should not be underestimated as, tragically, people can and do die as a result. More...
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Your child's healthy body and mind
From allergies to eye care and nits to meningitis; children's mental health issues such as anxiety and phobias; or whether you are concerned about a medical issue or ways to combat obesity in children, find the features, tips and advice you need to take care of your child's body and mind in this section.
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