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Understanding Allergies in Children

Want to better understand allergies in children? We know that experiencing an allergic reaction, whether to a seasonal plant or a food, can be scary for you and your family.

Brought to you by UHealth Jackson’s Children’s Care. Tune in to this episode of Parental Guidance on understanding allergies in children.

Here you will learn the signs of an allergic reaction, common allergy seasons, and the ways you can safely navigate food allergies, seasonal allergies, and asthma. earn the signs of an allergic reaction, common allergy seasons, and the ways you can safely navigate food allergies, seasonal allergies, and asthma.

This episode features Gary Kleiner, MD, PhD, Director of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at UHealth Jackson Children’s Care, and Jennifer Gebbia, APRN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at UHealth Jackson Children’s Care.

Looking for specific information? Check out this video guide:

  • Symptoms of a food allergy 3:28
  • How young can children develop allergies? 6:32
  • Asthma: 7:52
  • When to test for allergies? 9:52
  • How to evaluate a child for allergies 11:01
  • When do we try again? 13:19
  • How do I know to reach out for more information? 14:55
  • How can we prevent allergies? 17:27
  • Is it hereditary? 22:46
  • Does breastfeeding prevent allergies? 24:05
  • When does baby eczema go away? 24:49
  • How do I know if my child has a food allergy? 25:55
  • Dr Google 31:02
  • Communicating with schools 31:31
  • Empowering your child 36:17
  • Travel 38:59
  • Dust and Carpet allergies 42:47
  • Air Purifiers 52:32
  • Formula Shortage 54:46