Child Sniffling? Is it a Cold or Allergy?

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Back to school means trading germs, ragweed season and exposure to dust mites and mold. It can be difficult to tell if your child’s symtoms are a cold or seasonal allergies which may lead to sinus infections and/or asthma.The American Academy of Pediatrics supplies these signs of seasonal allergies:

• Persistent symptoms including red and watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose that last for weeks at a time, and seem to emerge at the same time each year.

• A tingling or itching feeling in the mouth or throat.

• A scaly red rash in the skin creases, ankles or wrists.

• If your child has the skin condition eczema, he or she is more likely to develop seasonal allergies.

It is important to know the difference between a cold and allergies in order to stave off more severe issues like sinus infections and/or asthma.  In NY? Call my office for a consultation, 866-632-5537.  We can solve the allergy or cold mystery and get your child back on track for a productive and fun school year.