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Aaron's awful allergies
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Harrison, Troon — Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1996.
When Aaron is diagnosed with allergies, he must find a new home for each of his pets. Appropriate for ages: 4-8 years.
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Alexander, the elephant who couldn't eat peanuts [DVD]
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Fairfax, VA: The Food Allergy Network, 2005.
An animated film designed for children with food allergies. Discusses feelings and includes interviews with children who have allergies. Good vehicle for opening up frank discussions about a child's emotions.
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The allergy bible
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Gamlin, Linda — New York: Readers' Digest, 2007.
This guide will help you understand, treat and prevent allergies. It tackles the entire range of allergies, from molds, pets, and pollen to food, clothing, toiletries and more, and examines both conventional and complementary therapies.
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Caring for your child with severe food allergies: emotional support and practical advice from a parent who's been there
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Collins, Lisa Cipriano -- New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2000.
By learning how to reduce risks while promoting a child's normal emotional development, parents can address the needs of their allergic child and his or her siblings, as well as their own needs and work toward a happy, healthy family.
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The complete kid's allergy and asthma guide: the parent's handbook for children of all ages
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Toronto: Robert Rose, 2003.
This comprehensive guide offers daily coping strategies (how to check food labels, managing social situations, traveling tips), as well as dealing with more serious aspects of preparing for and handling severe allergic and asthmatic reactions.
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Food allergies: how to eat safely and enjoyably
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Koerner, Celide Barnes — New York, Toronto: John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
This book explains how food allergies are diagnosed, and provides management techniques and day-to-day eating strategies for sufferers.
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Food allergies: the complete guide to understanding and relieving your food allergies
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Walsh, William E. — New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
Filled with dozens of enlightening case studies and engaging writing, this unique guide offers a detailed, easy-to-follow diet tailored for adults and children who may be prone to allergies. It also includes clinically tested plans for cooking and advice on how to avoid troublesome foods at the store and when eating out.
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How to outsmart your allergies
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Ulene, Art — Marina del Rey, CA: HealthPOINTS, 1998.
This easy-to-read guide will show you how allergies cause symptoms, how to identify and avoid your allergy "triggers," when to see your doctor and what to ask, which drugs can prevent allergy symptoms and when to use them and when you need to see an allergy specialist.
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Living with eczema: mom asks, doc answers!
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Van Bever, Hugo; MarcieMom. — Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific, 2014.
This book is a unique collaboration between a mother of a child with atopic dermatitis (AD) and the doctor who is treating the child. It offers practical information on AD, recent research findings and tackles many aspects of living with eczema that patients have through the conversation between the mother and doctor.
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Special food for Sam: allergies
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Audet, Dr. Nicole; Villeneuve, Mylene (ill.). - [Montreal]: Dr. Nicole Publishing, 2017.
Felix wants to bake his friend Sam some cookies, but Sam has allergies. With the help of his special medical bag, Felix learns how to bake cookies that Sam can eat without getting sick. Appropriate for ages 4-8.
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Taking control - vol. I: life threatening food allergies and you [DVD]
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Toronto: Anaphylaxis Canada, 2006.
This DVD will help parents and caregivers understand symptoms, risks and treatment of severe allergic reactions.
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Taking control - vol. II : living with food anaphylaxis [DVD]
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Toronto: Anaphylaxis Canada, 2006.
This DVD will guide parents on what to expect when a child is newly diagnosed with anaphylaxis.
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deLoache, Shawn; Renfrew, Ruth. - New York: Medikidz USA Inc., 2018.
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help the reader and Lilian understand food allergies.
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When every bite matters: one teen's journey with food allergies
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Deldicque, Olivier. - Fayetteville, NY: Pop Fly Publishing, 2019.
Diagnosed when he was only three months old, the author has been living with multiple food allergies since before he can remember. In this book, Olivier shares his story and offers practical insights for teens coping with allergies.
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Woolfred cannot eat dandelions: a tale of being true to your tummy
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Crangle, Claudine. — Washington, DC: Magination Press, 2015.
A young sheep comes to terms with the fact that he can't eat dandelions without getting sick. Addresses the emotional issues related to food intolerance.
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