ALLERGY IN CHILDREN
Between 36 % and 44 % of all children may have at least one allergy 1
Children and Allergy
Various triggers can cause allergy symptoms in children, which occur when their body’s immune system responds to an allergen. 1
This swift reaction varies in severity from child to child and results in allergic symptoms intended to rid the body of the perceived threat of the allergen it is responding to. 1
Understanding more about allergies can help you get your child some much-needed relief from their symptoms. 1,2 Additionally, early identification of childhood
allergies will improve your child’s quality of life, reduce the number of missed school days, and help you avoid using your vacation days to take care of your child. 2
Symptoms of Allergy in Children
When most parents think of allergies, they think of a runny nose or watery eyes, but there are many other symptoms that children can experience that can be triggered by allergies. 1 Your child’s symptoms will also depend on the type of allergy and severity of the immune response they have. 1 However, some of the most common allergy symptoms in children include: 1
Sneezing
Runny
Nose
Itchy
Eyes
Itchy
Nose
Swelling
Skin
rash
Managing Allergy in Children
Good allergy management is based on your child’s medical history, how severe their symptoms are, and the results of any allergy tests they may have had. 3
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