Common children’s allergy symptoms
Children can be even more vulnerable to allergies than adults. And sometimes, a child may have trouble expressing why they’re not feeling so well, so it’s up to you to keep an eye out for certain symptoms.
Sneezing
How many sneezes was that? With allergies, sneezes happen rapidly and sometimes more violently than sneezes that come from colds.
Runny nose
Let’s see what’s in that tissue. With allergies, mucus is clear and runnier than the thick, yellow mucus from a cold.
Itchy nose & throat
You’re gonna rub your nose off! Itching is the nose and throat’s natural response to irritation and inflammation caused by an outside “invader” like pollen.
Itchy/watery eyes
Why are you crying? When an allergen, like pollen, “invades” the body, the body’s natural response is to flush it out, causing eyes to itch and water.
“Allergen” can be a tricky word for a kid to remember. What’s important is that they know pollen (a common allergen) can make them sick, even if they can’t see it. Pollen is a powder that a lot of plants make, and people can breathe it in during the spring, summer, and fall.
Histamine is a chemical that’s like a warrior living inside your body. When pollen comes in, histamine tries to push it out by making you sneeze, giving you itchy, watery eyes, or making your nose run.
Staying away from all the things kids may be allergic to is hard. That’s why you should try a proven way to control your child’s symptoms:
