Condition
Pediatric Allergies
Key Points About Allergies in Children
- Allergies are problems of the immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a “false alarm.”
- Allergic reactions are often caused by tree, grass and weed pollens, latex, molds, dust mites, foods and medicines.
- Tests used to diagnosed allergies include skin tests, blood tests or challenge tests.
- The three most effective ways to treat allergies are avoidance, allergy shots (immunotherapy) and medicine.
- Working with your child's healthcare provider or allergist can help reduce or get rid of allergies.
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Allergy Treatment at Children's National Hospital
Children affected by allergies and complex immunologic disorders benefit from the expertise of our pediatric specialists. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Providers Who Treat Allergies
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Departments that Treat Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
At Children’s National, children affected by allergies and complex immunologic disorders benefit from our specialists’ expertise, because our doctors treat children and only children with these conditions.