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This material was compiled with the help of ERS paediatric allergy specialist Prof. Paul Brand and kindly translated by GA²LEN partners.

Information sources
The following article was used to help compile this factsheet:
de Groot et al. Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children. British Medical Journal 2007; volume 335: pages 985-988.

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EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology) www.eaaci.net

ECARF (European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation) www.ecarf.org/

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