How to Tell If Your Child Is Suffering from Allergies

Common Allergy Symptoms in Kids

• Coughing and Wheezing: If your child has allergies, you may notice that they have trouble breathing and are constantly coughing or sneezing.
• Frequent Runny Nose: If your child's nose is always running, this could be an indication of allergies.
• Puffy Eyes and Face: Allergies can cause the tissues in your child's eyes to swell up, which makes them appear puffy or swollen.
• Rashes or Itchy Skin: Itchy skin rashes caused by hives or eczema are also common symptoms of allergies in kids.
• Sneezing Attacks: if your child suddenly starts sneezing uncontrollably after being indoors for a while, it could be due to allergies (especially if they don't usually suffer from seasonal allergies).

What Are the Common Allergy Triggers?

• Food Allergy: A food allergy reacts to a food or food additive. When you eat something you're allergic to, your body releases histamine, which causes an allergic reaction. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and might include digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea; skin reactions like hives or swelling; respiratory problems like wheezing; or even life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis (swelling of the throat).
• Environmental Allergy: An environmental allergy is a reaction to something in the environment that aggravates your immune system, like insects, leaves, flowers, or trees. It can also be a reaction to chemicals in the air or water. Allergies can cause sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and throat irritation.
• Indoor Allergy: A large percentage of children with allergies have indoor allergies. This means they're allergic to something in their home, usually dust mites, mold, or pet dander (the stuff that makes your pet's hair shed). If your child has an indoor allergy, they'll probably have symptoms at home—and a lot less when they're away from the house.

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