A tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has throat infections that keep coming back. Adenoidectomy is recommended if your child has a lot of trouble breathing through the nose. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.

Detailed information on allergy testing for children, including blood tests and skin tests.

Detailed information on dust mite allergens.

Detailed information on the differences between cold symptoms and symptoms of allergies.

From bed coverings to air purifiers, from pets to secondhand smoke, here are ideas to keep your child's asthma triggers under control.

Learn about asthma flare-ups in your child, including symptoms to recognize.

Detailed information on avoidance of allergens and treatment for allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots) and medicine.

Learn about allergies in children, including how allergies are diagnosed and treated.

Teens are more likely to know how to swim. But they are still at risk for drowning. Read on for important tips to help protect your teen from drowning.

This offers detailed information on heart-healthy eating for children.