How You Should Deal with Infant’s Infection?
Adults are not the only people who suffer during the allergy season with sneezes and watery eyes. Around 8.4% of children are indeed each year diagnosed as per the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, as symptoms known as "Hay Fieber" (allergic rhinitis).
Children often have the same problems with allergies as adults — many of our patients are children. Nonetheless, before prescribing any form of allergy medication to younger children, in particular babies, many safety issues need to be taken into consideration. It is wise to talk to a pediatric ENT before taking any step.
Infant Allergy Help
Nasal saline is one of the best and most effective allergy therapies. For children 2 years and older, most OTC (Over Time) allergy medicines are considered free. OTCs are available in child-friendly formulations, such as, Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritine (loratadine) and Allegra (fexofenadine). These medicines can be used to sneeze, itch, irritate the eye and run nose.
Some medicines are approved for use in children of 2 years and older, nasal steroid sprays like Nasacort and Flonase are also used. In children aged 6 years and older, Rhinocort is licensed. These drugs tend to block the nose and other signs of allergies. Caution needs to be maintained before applying these medicines in children, as some studies have shown a reduced risk of development.
In children younger than 12, oral decongestants such as Sudafed should not be used. Nasal decongesters such as Afrin should be used selectively in children 6 and older and sparingly.
Consult an ENT or a pediatrician if your child is under 2. If children 2-6 are not admitted for 1-2 weeks, schedule a rendezvous with either one of the ENTs or a doctor if OTC medicine does not work.
Signs That the Baby Is Allergic to It
The normal incidence of allergic rhinitis is only between 4 and 5 years of age. At this age, too, asthma sometimes develops. Eczema and food allergies according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology are the most widespread demonstration of allergies in infants.
Allergies May Be Inherited
Allergies have a significant genetic aspect - a 25% risk of having the same disease in one parent with an asthma/allergy. If two parents have asthma, the chance for their child is 50%.
How Do You Tell Whether Your Child Is Allergic?
Next, ask yourself, whether at other times of year such symptoms occur. Often this is the first indication that allergy-related problems of your child.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the most universal childhood allergy is allergic rhinitis. The following are symptoms:
Watery eyes
Runny nose
Congestion
Sneezing
Chronic ear or infection problems
Your children will be supported by our experts at OKOA.
If your child has allergies, it's best to schedule a meeting with us today. We specialize in supporting pediatric patients and can prescribe a safe and effective course of treatment.
Allergy tests and SLIT treatment would be considered at around 5 years of age.
We want you to ask questions, most importantly. We see ourselves as your care partner and want your children to have a safe life with the fewest possible allergic discomforts. We are here to respond to your concerns about treatment plans and ways in which your child can be assisted. Term us today for an appointment.
In both typical and in complex situations, our board certified physicians have ample experience in treating adults and children alike. Please contact OKOA for further information or an appointment with pediatric ENT.
**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.