The Midwest region is an ideal environment for the presence of allergens,
and St. Louis is certainly no exception. According
to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St.
Louis is the 10th worst city for allergies. Unfortunately,
this problem is particularly severe for children, with
up to 40 percent estimated to suffer from some sort
of allergy.
Apart from the inconveniences posed by allergies,
the inflammation allergies cause can also lead to asthma,
a potentially deadly disease, which is why your child’s allergy
doctor will also watch out for asthma symptoms.
Our pediatric allergy and immunology specialists offer a comprehensive
approach to managing asthma and other conditions including
hay fever, chronic cough, skin allergies, eczema, food
allergies, immune system abnormalities, sinusitis and
hives. A variety of diagnostic tests are available
depending on a child's symptoms. In addition to medical
therapies, our specialists stress education and avoidance
measures to help manage these conditions.
Find
a physician specializing in pediatric allergy, asthma
and immunology.
For more information about asthma and allergy, visit the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America Web site.
