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My 5 year old had his first hives attack 3 months ago. he cannot stop taking cetirizine on a daily dosage because hives come and go always?
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Many Possibilities: Might to to have allergy tests to see if the cause can be identified. There may be other conditions causing hives such as hidden infection (sinuses or strep throat for example), anxiety, skin exposures and other diseases.See your pediatrician.
Answered 5/28/2016
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