Real Talk with Kid Docs

Episode 8. Does my child have allergies?


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Spring is in the air. So is the pollen! Does my child have seasonal allergies?

In this episode, we go over the symptoms of seasonal allergies and how to treat them.

Symtoms:

Common
-watery eyes
-clear runny nose
-sniffles

Sometimes:
-sore throat (especially in the morning)
-hoarse voice

Treatments:
-allergen removal or avoidance
-oral antihistamines: cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allergra)
-nasal steroid: fluticasone (Flonase)
-sinus rinses
-oxymetazoline (Afrin)

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Real Talk with Kid DocsBy Beth