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Healthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Allergies & Asthma

Allergies & Asthma

The air we breathe is filled with pollen, pol­lutants, and dust. Most children and adults are unaffected by these intruders. For a large number of children, however, these simple contaminants can make life miser­able.

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Seasonal Allergies in Children

Childhood allergies can strike in any season and at any time. Here are some things parents should know about decreasing allergies — especially for children with asthma.

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