Children who suffer from chronic illnesses or who exhibit certain behavioral difficulties may actually be experiencing allergies. A surprising number of childhood medical conditions can be traced to food allergies. When an allergy is identified as the culprit behind a child's medical or behavioral problems, it can be controlled and even eliminated through several safe and effective treatments resulting in a happier, healthier life. If a child you care about is suffering from the following symptoms, please consider the possibility of an allergy connection: SYMPTOMS Chronic Ear Infections Recurrent middle ear infections Chronic middle ear fluid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Short attention span Decreased concentration Inability to sit still Impulsivity Aggressive behavior Irritability Nervousness Mood swings Periods of high energy followed by fatigue Low self esteem Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Short attention span Decreased concentration Difficulty sitting still and low self esteem Developmental Delay Disorder (Pervasive Development Delay [PDD], Autism) Significant speech delay Decreased social skills Impaired cognitive skills Decreased eye contact Decreased attention span Sensitivity to loud sounds Aggressive behavior Low self esteem Sensitivity to touch Learning Disabilities Grades lower than expected Decreased attention span Erratic learning patterns Frustration Low self esteem Asthma / Wheezing, dark circles under the eyes, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness TREATMENT OPTIONS Some of the treatments our office have found to be successful include: Elimination Diet An elimination diet is a proven and safe method for determining which food or foods is causing your child to experience allergy symptoms. An Allergy Connection doctor prescribes a supervised diet for 10-14 days, eliminating milk, wheat, egg, corn, sugar, chocolate, citrus, coffee, soybean, peanut, and preservatives. The doctor places your child on a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, lean meat, and rice. After 10-14 days, foods are then reintroduced to the diet, one at a time, to determine which causes a reaction. Skin Point Titration (SET) A SET test involves injecting an extract beneath the skin to detect an allergy to pollen or mold. If an allergy exists, a weal (or bump) arises on the arm, sometimes accompanied by nasal congestion. We can recommend a treatment plan where we discover which of the injected allergens causes a reaction. Intradermal Provacation/Neutralization Food Testing This highly accurate test involves injecting a small amount of a suspected food allergen beneath the skin to safely determine if this is what is causing the patient's symptoms. If the patient is allergic to the food, mild allergy symptoms appear. Subingual Testing for Chemcial Sensitivity This technique is used to detect hypersensititity to inhalants, foods, and hormones. Three drops of a suspected allergen are placed under the tongue to determine sensitivity. If symptoms occur, a weaker dilution is used until a neutralizing dose is found. info@allergyconnection.com

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