Treatment of allergic diseases in childhood presents unique challenges, as both the beneficial effects and the detrimental effects of intervention(s) may last for decades and even for a lifetime. Most allergic diseases are managed in a community setting by primary care physicians, rather than in a hospital setting by allergy specialists. Here, we describe outpatient treatment, which is focused on prevention and relief of morbidity from allergic diseases and on the identification of children at high risk (more…)

It is now almost a century since the pioneering work of Noon and Freeman was used to successfully treat hay fever symptoms using a low-dose incremental schedule of pollen injections. Noon based his doses of pollen extract on a pollen weight unit that remained in use for over 70 years; (more…)

After nasal allergen challenge, substance P and CGRP are released into nasal secretions of atopic patients . In allergic rhinitis patients, but not in normal control subjects, exogenous substance P induces nasal obstruction. (more…)

The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band are a natural alternative to help relieve the symptoms of hay fever. There are many remedies on the market including tablets and nasal sprays however the hayband is completely natural and is suitable for children.

The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band work by placing pressure on the Qu-Chi point, a point in the crux of the arm which is used in Acupressure. (more…)

The worst part of the holidays is that I can not play all day with my cousins and friends, “says Michael Pena, 9 years old.

Children and their parents share time together during summer. It is time to take advantage of the sport, game parks, and walks through the countryside … fun in the end. (more…)