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Posted by: Farah Khan, MD on Jan 26, 2026

Part Two of our Peanut Allergy 101 series offers clear, helpful guidance on treatment plans, avoiding exposure and supporting your child’s health in real-world situations.

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Peanut Allergy 101: Part One
Understanding peanut allergies can feel overwhelming. In Part One of our series, get clear, expert-backed basics to help you protect your child and navigate everyday life with peace of mind.
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What is Allergy Induced Asthma?
For many people with asthma, spring can be a very challenging time of the year. Rapid changes in the weather and lingering upper respiratory viruses can both cause breathing difficulties.

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Our Top 10 Posts of 2015

Dec 31, 2015

As we wrap up 2015, we want to take a moment to put a bow on the top ten 700 Children’s posts from the past year. This site is a wealth of information from our clinicians, researchers and staff and we thank them, and our readers, for sharing this space with us. Read More

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What Kind of Stuff Clears up a Stuffy Nose?

Dec 21, 2015

This time of year, clogged noses are usually caused by upper respiratory viral infections. In most cases, that means there isn’t a whole lot you can do to speed up the healing process, but you do have some options when it comes to stuffy symptom relief. Read More

Are Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Harming Your Child?

Dec 03, 2015

Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items, some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued, whereas others have more merit. Read More

Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy

Jul 30, 2015

Do you also have seasonal allergies to tree, grass, or ragweed pollen? If so, you likely have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food syndrome. Read More

A New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies

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. Read More

Diagnosing Food Allergies with Component Testing

Feb 23, 2015

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. Read More

New Measure Urges Schools To Stock Epinephrine

Nov 13, 2013

In an effort to protect millions of school children from allergic reactions caused by food allergies, President Obama today signed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act. Read More