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| Introduction: Why This Book Is So Important to Me | |
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| What Is Happening to Your Child? | |
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| An Unnecessary Burden: Feeling Fair-to-Poor When Good-to-Great Is Possible | |
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| Allergies and Asthma: The Basics | |
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| Understanding the Causes of Allergic Reactions | |
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| In Search of a Solution | |
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| Consulting the Doctor: Pediatrician, Family Physician, or Specialist? | |
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| Reaching a Diagnosis | |
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| Identifying Food Allergies | |
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| Allergy and Asthma Action Plan: Prevention | |
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| Allergy Shots: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How | |
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| Day-to-Day Prevention at Home and Beyond | |
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| The Truth About Cats, Dogs, Birds, and Other Animal Friends | |
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| Prevention and Management of Allergies and Asthma at School | |
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| Preventing Allergic Reactions to Foods | |
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| Prevention and Management Away from Home: Sleepovers, Summer Camp, Family Trips, Scuba Diving, and Mountain Climbing | |
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| Asthma Action Plan: Medication and Treatment | |
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| Asthma: Overview of Treatment | |
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| Asthma Triggered by Allergens | |
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| Asthma Triggered by Infections | |
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| Asthma Triggered by Exercise | |
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| Allergy Action Plan: Medication and Treatment | |
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| Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies) and Allergic Conjunctivitis (Eye Allergies) | |
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| Skin Allergies | |
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| Drug and Insect Allergies | |
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| Anaphylaxis and Emergency Management of Allergic Reactions | |
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| Enjoying Life | |
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| The Psychological Aspects of Managing Allergies and Asthma | |
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| Keeping Allergies and Asthma Under Control | |
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| Resources | |
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| Student Asthma Action Card | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Index | |