- posted: Aug. 26, 2024
The Child & Adolescent Health Specialists in Cohasset, MA, can help parents not only understand where their child’s allergies originate but also provide powerful treatments that mitigate their symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about this process, including how we can help.
Know Why Children Have Allergic Reactions
Every allergy patient has different triggers that can greatly impact their treatment. For example, some might be allergic to cigarette smoke and react poorly when exposed to it. Other common factors include genetic disposition (i.e., you’re allergic, and they inherit it from you), as well as developmental concerns. Thankfully, our team can help you figure out what’s going on.
Spot Your Child’s Symptoms
Some allergic reactions are very severe and can threaten a child’s health and even their life when they happen. Others are far subtler and might be easy to confuse with other health problems. Pay close attention to the following symptoms and try to track what triggers them in your child. While an allergy test is still the best diagnostic tool, you can look out for:
- Swelling, itching, and irritation in their mouth, throat, lips, and tongue
- A runny nose paired or nasal congestion
- Sneezing, headaches, and other symptoms that could be confused with a cold
- Vomiting, diarrhea, and other problems that could feel like a flu or other diseases
- Inflammation of the airways that can make it very hard for them to breathe
- Chronic infections, particularly of the sinus passages and the ears
- Sleeping problems (either staying awake or falling asleep, depending on the child)
- Anaphylactic reactions (throat swelling shut and other dangerous symptoms)
Get a Test to Lead Your Treatment
At Child & Adolescent Health Specialists, we will test for allergies in Cohasset, MA, using a skin-pricking test, blood test, and food challenges. These diagnostic tools help us figure out what causes your child’s allergic reactions and make it easier to provide treatment. Once we know, we can help you manage your child’s allergic reactions with:
- Over-the-counter antihistamines that can minimize their symptoms
- Nasal sprays to help with more severe reactions
- Topical creams to reduce skin-based allergic reactions
- Auto-injectors (Epi-Pens) to manage life-threatening situations
- Lifestyle changes (i.e., dietary changes)
- Long-term treatments (regular medicine therapies that reduce symptoms)
- Behavioral therapy, i.e., teaching your child to avoid potential triggers
Therapy is Available
At Child & Adolescent Health Specialists, we can provide therapies for allergies in Cohasset, MA, to reduce your symptoms and keep you healthy. Call us at (781) 383-8380 to learn more about our treatment options, and we’ll do whatever we can to help your child heal and grow.
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