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• Allergy Shots

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

• Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)

  At various times of the year, pollen and mold spores trigger the cold-like symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. Most kids find relief through reduced exposure to allergens or with medicines.

• Dealing With Triggers: Cockroaches

  Find out how to limit exposure to cockroaches if they make your child's asthma or allergies worse.

• Dealing With Triggers: Dust Mites

  If dust mites make your child's asthma or allergies worse, here's how to limit exposure to them.

• Dealing With Triggers: Irritants

  If strong scents, smoke, and smog make your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit contact with these irritants.

• Dealing With Triggers: Pollen

  If pollen makes your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit exposure it.