Seasonal allergies can be frustrating to manage. While adults can easily identify their symptoms and treat themselves, children who experience seasonal allergies may have a difficult time expressing their discomfort. While seasonal allergies and illnesses like colds may present similar symptoms, it is important to understand the difference between the two ailments so that you can treat your child effectively. Keep reading to learn more about identifying seasonal allergy symptoms in children so that you can treat your child effectively.
If your child is experiencing discomfort from allergy symptoms and you’re looking for rapid symptom diagnosis, you can count on AFC West Long Branch. Our walk-in clinic makes it easy to have your child’s symptoms evaluated by a board-certified medical provider without having to make an appointment with their pediatrician. Simply walk in for same-day care, or save your spot in advance below.
Common Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Seasonal allergies have similar symptoms for both adults and children. They can begin as early as March and tend to peak in April and May, however, they can last through the summer months, depending on what your child is allergic to. Common symptoms to watch out for include:
- Congestion
- Runny nose
- Post-nasal drip
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Red eyes
How to Differentiate Between Allergy and Illness Symptoms in Children
Children who experience seasonal allergies may have a difficult time expressing their symptoms. Allergies don’t cause an overall feeling of being sick, so they likely will continue with their daily activities as per usual, which can make it difficult to identify symptoms. Allergy symptoms also tend to come and go based on exposure, so if your child’s symptoms seem to be coming and going day by day, it could be because of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies do not continue to worsen over time, and they usually do not get better on their own until allergy season is over and they’re no longer being exposed to the irritants that they’re allergic to. This can cause allergy symptoms to linger for weeks or months, while an illness will typically resolve in one to two weeks.
Managing Seasonal Allergies In Kids
If you think your child is experiencing symptoms of seasonal allergies, there are a few lifestyle changes you can make to help control exposure and manage symptoms. These include keeping your child indoors on high pollen days, washing their clothes after they spend time outdoors, and closing your windows to avoid irritants coming into the home. Using an air purifying device around the home can also help remove allergens from the air. You should speak with your child’s medical provider to determine the necessary treatment to control their symptoms, however, potential treatments include allergy medications and at-home care steps like sinus rinses to manage symptoms.
Visit AFC West Long Branch for Seasonal Allergy Care for Kids
If your child is showing signs of seasonal allergies, it is important to get them checked out. Allergy symptoms can last for weeks, so developing an effective treatment plan is essential to keeping your child comfortable during allergy season. At AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch, our walk-in clinic makes it easy to get your child the care that they need without waiting for an appointment with your pediatrician. Simply walk in when it’s convenient, we’re open 7 days a week!
At AFC West Long Branch, we offer rapid seasonal allergy symptom diagnosis for patients of all ages. Depending on your exact symptoms, you may require specialized care from an allergist. Our clinic works with most medical insurance plans and offers competitive rates for patients paying out of pocket. Walk into the clinic today, or give us a call to learn more at (732) 222-8000
