Allergies
Allergies are very common . Typical symptoms include watery, itchy, red eyes; a clear runny nose; sneezing; and an itchy palate or throat. The most common triggers are house dust, dust mites, carpets, pet animals specially animals with fur, cockroaches, smoking, smoke of incense sticks, pollens, fungus, perfumes, mosquito coils, paints, crackers and sometimes any particular food.
to prevent allergies its better to not to expose your kids to these triggers.Effective non-sedating medications are now available for children like fexofenidine, cetrizine, levocetrizine,loratadine etc. These medications can be given as needed for allergy symptoms. If you think your child has seasonal allergies and he or she is not responding to medication OR if you are not sure, please consult your pediatrician.
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