[Skip to Content]
parents

Search results

You searched for: allergy-testing

  • Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) for Parents


    A VCUG can help evaluate the bladder's size and shape, and look for problems, such as a blockage. It can also show whether pee is moving in the right direction.

  • Allergy Shots for Parents


    Many kids battle allergies year-round, and some can't control their symptoms with medications. For them, allergy shots (or allergen immunotherapy) can help.

  • A to Z: Allergy for Parents


    With allergies, the immune system overreacts and tries to "fight" allergens, which are ordinary things that cause an allergic reaction.

  • Allergies (Topic Center) for Parents


    This page has information about different types of allergies, how to prevent reactions, and what to do if your child has allergies.

  • Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome for Parents


    Pollen-food allergy syndrome happens when someone with a pollen allergy eats certain foods. It only affects the lips, mouth, and throat.

  • Getting an MRI for Parents


    An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body's organs, muscles, soft tissues, and structures. Here's what to expect.

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) for Parents


    Eosinophilic esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. Most people with the condition improve with treatment.

  • Getting a CT (CAT) Scan for Parents


    CT scans give doctors more detailed images than X-rays can provide. Here's what it's like to get one of these tests.

  • Tree Nut Allergy for Kids


    Many kids are allergic to tree nuts. Find out more about this problem and how allergic kids can stay healthy.

  • Peanut Allergy for Kids


    Many kids are allergic to peanuts. Find out more about this problem and how allergic kids can stay healthy.