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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)
By BethSpring 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)