The Impact of Allergies on Children’s Daily Life

A child with allergies may experience a number of unpleasant symptoms and issues that can interfere with their daily lives. By reaching out to Dr. Aldo Bejarano of AFB Pediatrics, serving Pasadena, TX, and the nearby region, you can better manage your child's allergies so they can live a better, healthier, and happier life overall.

How Nasal Allergies Can Bother Your Child

Your child could develop a runny or stuffy nose from coming in contact with pollen, pet dander, dust, or another airborne allergen. This can make playing outside unpleasant, impair their breathing at night when they're trying to sleep, or make being over at a friend with pets' house unpleasant. Prime example: when all the children in the neighborhood are playing Release, your child may struggle to run away from the tagger because of allergies. Or, when your child has a big test and can't sleep the night before because their nose is clogged, it could impact their results.

We should note that nasal allergies can also cause shortness of breath, itchy eyes, nasal lining, or throat, or even itchy hives. Those with asthma may experience worse respiratory problems, and sometimes, kids with asthma are more likely to have a worse reaction to an airborne allergy due to having an inflammatory condition.

How Other Allergies Can Bother Your Child

Let's say your child has a food allergy, whether it's severe or mild. Your child will need to learn how to read food labels well and understand what foods can have that allergen. Depending on the severity of the allergen, the kid may even need to be careful eating at parties, other people's houses, and restaurants due to the possibility of cross-contamination. There's also always the risk of somebody adding that allergen to a dish that typically doesn't have it, which can lead to a reaction.

While you usually think of a swollen throat and tongue when somebody comes in contact with a food they're allergic to, not every case is that severe. The child may still, however, suffer from unpleasant symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach irritation. Let's say your tot is at a birthday party. This could certainly interfere with their fun and cause embarrassment. 

Though some schools in Pasadena, TX, and neighboring communities may have restrictions on peanut butter sandwiches, if your school district doesn't, even sitting down with friends at lunch can trigger a reaction.

Don't let allergies hold your child back when AFB Pediatrics, serving Pasadena, TX, and the surrounding areas, has Dr. Bejarano who can help your kid manage their allergies better. They'll then be able to enjoy life with less worry.  

Call (832) 386-9200.