Understanding Allergies

Allergies Develop In Children

A child who sneezes or coughs a lot, who frequently develops a rash or hives, or who gets a stomachache, cramps or nausea after eating certain foods may have allergies.¹

COMMON SYMPTOMS1

- Skin rashes or hives,
- Difficulty in breathing (asthma),
- Sneezing, coughing, runny nose or itchy eyes,
- Stomach upset.

COMMON TRIGGERS1

Outdoors:

Tree pollen, plant pollen, insect bites or stings.

Indoors:

Pet or animal hair or fur, dust- mites, mold.

Irritants:

Cigarette smoke, perfume, car exhaust.

Foods:

Peanuts, eggs, milk, and milk products.

Allergic Rhinitis & Its impact on children's quality of life 

- Is the most common childhood ailment caused by allergies. Symptoms include a runny and itchy nose, sneezing, postnasal drip and nasal congestion (blockage). A child with allergies may also have itchy, watery, red eyes and chronic ear problems. Even though it’s commonly known as “hay fever,” allergic rhinitis isn’t triggered by hay and doesn’t cause fever.¹
- Adverse consequences of Allergic Rhinitis on patients’ quality of life may include impairment in physical & social functioning, daytime somnolence & fatigue, irritability, depression & attention deficit, learning & memory deficits & sleep disordered breathing.²