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Food allergies in children

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

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Food allergies

Some people are allergic to different types of food such as milk, eggs and wheat. Read here to find out more about living with food allergies.

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Allergies to seafood

Seafood allergy is complex, and most people don’t grow out of it. Find out more about the symptoms and diagnosis of seafood and fish allergy.

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Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Allergic reactions to cow’s milk are very common. It is seen in about 1 in 50 infants. Learn more here about allergy to milk proteins.

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Nut allergies

Allergies to tree nuts and peanuts are a common cause of severe allergic reactions. Find out more here about managing nut allergies.

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Egg allergy

Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.

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What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.

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Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and tests for lactose intolerance.

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Dietitians

Dietitians help people understand relationships between food and health. Learn about dietitians, their role and what you can expect from a dietitian.

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Antihistamines

Antihistamine medications help ease allergy symptoms. Read more about how they're used to treat conditions like hay fever and asthma.

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