Allergy

Allergies in Children It is reported that worldwide, approximately 1 in 8 children have asthma, 1 in 13 have eczema and 1 in 8 have allergic rhinitis.). Allergies happen when your body's immune system reacts to a particular substance as though it's harmful. They are particularly common in children. Some allergies go away as a child gets older and some allergies develop later in adult life. Common allergies: Outdoors: tree pollen, plant pollen, insect bites or stings Indoors: pet or animal hair or fur, dust mites, mould Irritants: cigarette smoke, perfume, car exhaust Foods: peanuts, eggs, milk and fish products...