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This section focuses on the current evidence of integrative pediatric modalities for common pediatric conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, migraine headaches, otalgia and otitis media, upper respiratory tract infections, and weight loss.

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Misra, S. (2014). Current Evidence for Common Pediatric Conditions. In: A Guide to Integrative Pediatrics for the Healthcare Professional. SpringerBriefs in Public Health(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06835-0_4

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