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… with medicines that are put on your skin (topical medicines). Gentle skin care, … getting worse. Topical medicines are usually creams, gels, or ointments. They include … twice a day. If your doctor prescribes a cream, use it as directed. If your doctor …
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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe …
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… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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… Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called … Or there may be patches of lighter skin. Eczema often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. …
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… a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food allergies and allergic conditions such as … to reduce your baby’s risk of developing food allergies: Reducing the risk of food allergy … and young children Testing Find out how food allergies are diagnosed and the tests that are …
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… bleach. You will only use about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of bleach. Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of liquid bleach. If your bathtub is … bleach. You will only use about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of bleach. Fill your bathtub with …
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… 100b What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely … cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the …
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… 100c What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a … staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to be completely … emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get … be effective after you stop getting them. For allergies to some grasses, shots have been … rhinitis. Allergy shots are available for allergies to: Pollen (ragweed, grasses, …
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… the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's … the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's …