title: Childhood allergy.
abstract: The practicing pediatrician is often expected to make informed recommendations concerning the role of dietary and environmental prophylaxis against childhood atopic diseases. These allergic conditions are commonly seen in general pediatric practice and may have a substantial adverse effect on the family. This review, prepared for pediatricians, presents an update on the role of immunology, genetics, infant feeding, environment, and infection in the development of childhood atopic diseases.
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D007109:Immunity; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D006680:HLA Antigens