Asthma and acid reflux often occur together. It is not clear which one causes the other. But we know that the acid reflux can worsen asthma and asthma can worsen reflux. Treating acid reflux may help ease asthma symptoms. Good feeding habits and proper medical management are essential for every uncontrolled asthmatic child. 1
Dr Pierre Hage
Paediatric, pulmonologist
My child is allergic to cow's milk protein, how long can this allergy last?
Around 80% of children will outgrow their cow’s milk allergy by the age of 3 to 5 years. The skin and gastrointestinal manifestations tend to improve. First, the child will be able to tolerate…
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My child is allergic to peanuts, can he/she consume hazelnuts?
30 % of peanut allergic individuals are also allergic to tree nuts. Alternatively, having a tree nut allergy does not mean an individual is allergic to peanuts. Although tree nut allergy typically…
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What are the consequences of allergy?
Many symptoms of an allergic reaction are short-lived, but there are long-term consequences of repeated reactions. The inflammatory effects of allergic reactions can change the structure of the…
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