Have you ever wondered if your child has symptoms of hay fever/allergies? We hope this post will give you some insight and answer a few of your questions.
If your child is sneezing, has clear nasal discharge, dark circles under red, teary eyes, swollen nasal membranes or complains of itching in places they cannot easily scratch, like inside the nose and ears, or on the roof of their mouth(the itching may cause your child to wrinkle or rub thier nose a lot) this could be symptoms of hay fever/allergies. Another name for hay fever is seasonal allergic rhinitis, which means the symtpoms come and go depending on the different types of allergens or pollens in the air. Typically, hay fever starts in the spring and goes through the fall months.
The best defense against hay fever is to keep your child away from the allergens that trigger the attacks. If possible, have your child sleep indoors with the windows closed and the air conditioner on.
If symptoms make it difficult for your child to function on a daily basis then they should be seen in the office for further review by Dr. Whiting or Kim, FNP. After being seen, a personalized plan and medication recommendation can be given. There are several antihistamine options available on the market that can control your child's symptoms.
If your child is sneezing, has clear nasal discharge, dark circles under red, teary eyes, swollen nasal membranes or complains of itching in places they cannot easily scratch, like inside the nose and ears, or on the roof of their mouth(the itching may cause your child to wrinkle or rub thier nose a lot) this could be symptoms of hay fever/allergies. Another name for hay fever is seasonal allergic rhinitis, which means the symtpoms come and go depending on the different types of allergens or pollens in the air. Typically, hay fever starts in the spring and goes through the fall months.
The best defense against hay fever is to keep your child away from the allergens that trigger the attacks. If possible, have your child sleep indoors with the windows closed and the air conditioner on.
If symptoms make it difficult for your child to function on a daily basis then they should be seen in the office for further review by Dr. Whiting or Kim, FNP. After being seen, a personalized plan and medication recommendation can be given. There are several antihistamine options available on the market that can control your child's symptoms.
If you have any further questions on hay fever/allergies, don't hesitate to call the office!
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