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Pediatric Lung & Breathing Care
Helping Your Child Breathe Easier
Your Guide to Pediatric Allergies
At our Allergy Program at our Pediatric Lung Center, board-certified pediatric allergists and pediatric immunologists diagnose, treat, and educate families about allergies in children including:
- Environmental allergies (indoor/outdoor allergies)
- Food allergies
- Drug allergies
- Anaphylaxis in children caused by allergens
What Are Allergies?
An allergy is a reaction by your body's immune system to something that should be harmless.
The pediatric allergists at our Lung Center will test your child for allergies by pricking the skin with a needle or through a blood test.
What Causes Allergies in Children?
Medications, pollen and certain foods are just a few things that can cause an immune response that result in an allergic reaction.
Below is more information about each type of allergy: