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Category Archives: Allergies

A doctor’s advice for at-home allergy or sensitivity tests

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on January 18, 2019 by Matthew Tallar, MDJanuary 18, 2019

When parents can get an at-home version of a medical test that would normally take time out of their family’s busy day, it’s going to garner attention. That’s exactly what’s happening with at-home allergy — or, more accurately, at-home sensitivity … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Primary care

Don’t let seasonal allergies ruin spring for children

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on March 19, 2018 by Susan Light, MDMarch 27, 2018

Goodbye, winter. Hello, spring. Most kids get excited for the warm temperatures and sunshine, but not so much for the ensuing sniffles and watery eyes that come with springtime allergies. Related posts:Teens and healthy dating Croup: What to do when … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Primary care

Is your child on a gluten-free diet? Try these food options

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on July 1, 2015 by Lauren Graber, RD, CDSeptember 21, 2016

Over the last few years, the gluten-free diet has gained a lot of followers and the trend continues to grow. There are those who need it for medical reasons, such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, which affect only a … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Nutrition and exercise

Kids and food allergies: How to make a safer, more nutritious world

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mary Beth Feuling, MS, RD, CSP, CDSeptember 21, 2016

Researchers estimate that approximately 15 million Americans have a food allergy. This includes 1 in every 13 children, which translates to approximately two in every classroom! Here’s another statistic that might be hard to stomach: Every three minutes, someone in … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Nutrition and exercise

Does peanut exposure in infants help reduce peanut allergies?

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on March 9, 2015 by Leslie Gimenez, MDSeptember 21, 2016

The best way to keep kids from developing peanut allergies is to keep them away from peanuts, right? Not so fast. A groundbreaking study published recently in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that exposing allergy-prone children to peanuts … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies

Don’t let food allergies ruin your child’s school year

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog Posted on September 25, 2014 by Leslie Gimenez, MDSeptember 21, 2016

Just like meeting homework deadlines and figuring out transportation to and from extracurricular activities, managing your child’s food allergies at school requires planning. Food allergies affect 4-6 percent of children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies

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