Allergies in children may manifest as frequent sneezing, rashes, hives or tummy discomfort. Any child may develop allergies, but they are more common in children with a family history of similar allergies. Early identification of childhood allergies will improve your child’s quality of life and reduce the number of missed school days.
Common allergy triggers in children include:
- Outdoors: tree pollen, plant pollen, insect bites or stings
- Indoors: house dust mites, hair or fur of pets, mould
- Foods: dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat etc
TREATMENT & CARE FOR ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN
If an allergy is determined, avoidance will be recommended. Other medications can also be advised to reduce any symptoms.