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Posted by: Amber Patterson, MD on Apr 30, 2015

Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods.

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Diagnosing Food Allergies with Component Testing
Nearly 6 million kids in the U.S. have food allergies.  It’s important to identify what’s causing the allergic reaction, so the culprit food can be removed from the diet and to prevent unnecessary removal of many foods from the diet.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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