Welcome To Allergy Season
Does your child have seasonal allergies? If you answered yes, then that makes two of us. While I’m excited about the onset of Spring, I’m not so enthused about the allergies that come with it. April showers bring May flowers, and you get the point. Itchy, watery eyes with an itchy, running nose plus sneezing equals, not cold but seasonal allergies.
Cold Vs. Allergies
So, how do you know it’s not cold and allergies? Well, there are a few ways to tell. For instance, the mucus from the nose is clear in color, with no fever and will last approximately 5-7 days whereas allergies tend to stay around longer, itchy nose and are most often triggered by exposure to allergens.
Quick Tips
So, since my little ones started showing symptoms, and sharing is caring; I thought a quick reference guide would be helpful.
However, this is in no way a dismissal to check with your pediatrician or primary care doctor for a medical diagnosis.
What Are Seasonal Allergies?
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Seasonal allergic rhinitis sometimes referred to as “hay fever.” Accordingly, it is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. Since this type of allergic reaction occurs mainly in the spring and fall, when pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds are in the air, it’s Seasonal.
What Are The Symptoms?
- Itchy Eyes
- Itchy Nose
- Redness and Swelling of Eyes
- Stuffy Nose
- Sneezing
How To Treat Allergies?
The best way to treat allergies is to avoid your child triggers, allergens that cause an allergic reaction. For instance, check the pollen if you’re going outdoors. Here’s the link to check the pollen level for your area.
Allergy medication is always an option; however, be sure to check with your child’s pediatrician to be certain you have the right medication that’s best for your child.
“Sharing is caring. In other words, anyone who shares whatever he or she has or knows with you, really cares for you. For, it takes a caring heart to share-out.” Emeasoba George
Also check out Smart Allergy Mom Toolkit for more cool information.
