Preventing Allergy Symptoms

Does your child suffer from itchy eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing, and other allergy symptoms? Making a few changes in your home and visiting your Clearwater and Westchase, FL, pediatricians at Clearwater and Westchase Pediatric Care will help you keep your son or daughter's allergies under control.

6 ways you can reduce or prevent allergy symptoms

Reduce your child's exposure to allergens, substances that trigger allergy symptoms, by following these suggestions:

  • Wash soft items regularly: Allergens can collect on any surface, including clothing, pillows, sheets, and towels. Washing these items often keeps allergens under control. Covering pillows and mattresses with mite-proof covers can be helpful if your son or daughter is allergic to dust mites.
  • Close the window: Opening the windows and letting a little fresh air in your home is an excellent idea - unless your child has allergies. Open windows make it easy for allergens to enter your home, even if you only open a window for a brief time. Using your air-conditioner is a better option. Air-conditioners not only cool your home but contain filters that trap allergens. HEPA filters also offer a good way to trap allergens.
  • Vacuum and mop often: Mopping floors and vacuuming floors and upholstered furniture will keep allergens from building up on these surfaces.
  • Take off your shoes: Allergens also accumulate on your shoes. If you take off your shoes as soon as you enter your house or apartment, you won't track allergens throughout your home.
  • Give your pet a bath: Baths remove allergens and make living with pets more comfortable. In between baths, wipe your pet's coat with a moist washcloth or wipe to remove allergens.
  • Check out the allergy forecast: Spending time outdoors isn't a good idea if a particular allergen is high in your area. Many weather websites include allergy forecasts that make it easy to decide the best time for a trip to the playground or a picnic.

If these suggestions don't help, talk to your child's pediatrician in Clearwater and Westchase, FL, about other ways to control allergies. Your son or daughter's doctor can offer a variety of treatments, including prescription decongestants, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, nasal steroid sprays, or immunotherapy.

Allergies don't have to make your son or daughter uncomfortable. Your child's pediatricians in Clearwater and Westchase, FL, offer helpful allergy treatments. Call (813) 818-1543 to make an appointment at the Westchase Pediatric Care or (727) 461-1543 to schedule a visit at Clearwater Pediatric Care.


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