What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Allergies and Asthma

ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA AMONG CHILDREN ARE EPIDEMIC! WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH.

Allergic reaction and asthma attacks among children have increased 95 percent since 1980! One in thirteen school-age children has asthma, and the greatest rise in the incidence of allergies and/or asthma is occurring among preschool-age children. Now two renowned physicians on the front lines of pediatric allergy and immunology explain why these chronic diseases have become so prevalent and offer sound strategies to help children (and their worried parents!) breathe easier.

• Learn why children with allergies are often misdiagnosed.

• Understand the difference between the major drug groups-both prescription and over-the-counter-their advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness.

• Discover alternative and holistic remedies that can help your child.

• Recognize symptoms of allergies at all stages of childhood-from newborns to teens.

• Allergy-proof your home, your pets, and your car.

• Learn the myths and realities of steroids.

• Decode food labels and learn what "secret" ingredients can be deadly for children with food allergies.