Hives are an allergic reaction that causes red, swollen, itchy patches of skin that appear either in one area of the body or all over. Generally, the reaction is to an allergen like food or medication. Foods that commonly cause hives in children include nuts, eggs, and milk. Bug bites, viral infections and sun exposure can be triggers as well, but some hives appear and disappear without a known cause.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Pulmonology
A department providing respiratory and lung medicine, including diagnosis and treatment for asthma, allergies, COPD, and other breathing conditions, with ongoing care to support l…
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Asthma and Allergic Diseases Program
A program within the Department of Pulmonology where an allergist provides diagnosis and treatment for asthma symptoms, allergic conditions such as eczema and hives, and related r…
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…
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Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care
A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing diagnosis and treatment for sinus and allergy conditions like congestion and helping manage sym…