Allergic reactions and chronic allergies affect people of all ages. With several new treatment options available, many of your child’s troublesome symptoms can be reduced or even eliminated.
If your child is suffering from one of the problems listed below, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital’s team of caring and competent medical experts can help your family.
Some of the most common disorders we treat include:
- Environmental allergies
- Food allergies
- Latex allergy
- Bee sting and venom allergies
- Atopic dermatitis or eczema
- Hives and swelling
- Severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
Typical allergy symptoms include:
- Runny nose
- Itchy eyes or skin
- Wheezing
- Breathing trouble
- Frequent coughing, especially at night
Evaluation and treatment will depend on your child’s specific condition. Some of the diagnostic tools we use include:
- Skin testing, either epicutaneous (scratch testing) or intradermal (thin needle just under the skin)
- RAST testing (radioallergosorbent blood test)
- Challenge testing using food, drugs, latex, exercise and other triggers
Treatment options for your child include allergy shots and other desensitization procedures.