Peanut allergy can cause reactions from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Modern guidance emphasizes early, supervised introduction for many infants, strict preparedness with epinephrine, and specialist management including possible oral immunotherapy.
Practical guidance for recognizing and responding to childhood allergies, from first aid for anaphylaxis to diagnosis, avoidance strategies, and specialist options such as oral immunotherapy.
Most pet allergies come from proteins in dander, saliva, and urine. Confirm the cause with an allergist, then use targeted cleaning, pet-free bedrooms, HEPA filtration, grooming, and medical treatments to reduce symptoms.