![]() Not every allergy problem can or needs to be treated with allergy shots, but treatment of respiratory allergies to pollen, dust mites, and outdoor molds is often successful. This form of treatment consists of giving a person material he is allergic to, by injection, with the goal of changing his immune system and making him less allergic to that material. Immunotherapy, or allergy shots, may be recommended to reduce your child's sensitivity to airborne allergens. No problems have emerged so far over many years in patients using cortisone nasal sprays over the long term. These medications work best if used on a regular daily schedule, rather than with as-needed, interrupted dosing. Nasal sprays that contain a compound derived from cortisone have become the most effective form of treatment for patients with nasal allergy problems. They control eczema when applied once a day, or even once a day, depending on the severity of the rash or even once a day if the rash is not severe. Steroid creams and ointments are a mainstay of treatment for children with eczema. They are available as skin medications (such as creams and ointments), nasal sprays, asthma inhalers, and pills or liquids. ![]() CorticosteroidsĬorticosteroids, a category of medications also called steroids or cortisones, are highly effective for allergy treatment and are widely used to stop symptoms. ![]() Nasal cromolyn has almost no side effects, but it's potency is not high, and because it requires frequent administration, it is hard to use on a regular basis in a consistent way. The medication is available without prescription as a nasal spray it is taken 3 or 4 times a day. This medication can be used every day for chronic problems or just for a limited period when a child is likely to encounter allergens. CromolynĬromolyn sodium is sometimes recommended to prevent nasal allergy symptoms. The resulting stuffy nose is more difficult to treat than the original allergy symptoms. Because of these possible side effects, it is best to avoid using long-term daily decongestants to control your child's nasal congestion, and instead, use another type of medication, such as a nasal corticosteroid spray.ĭecongestant treatment can be given topically with nose drops or sprays, but these medications have to be used carefully, and only for a short while, because prolonged use can lead to a rebound effect. Children taking these medications may act hyper, feel anxious, have a racing heart, or find it difficult to get to sleep. ![]() In contrast to older antihistamines, which tend to make people sleepy, decongestants taken by mouth can cause stimulation. To cover the range of symptoms, an antihistamine is often given together with a decongestant, sometimes combined in a single medication. Decongestantsįor hay fever sufferers, antihistamines help stop runny nose, itching, and sneezing, but they have little effect on nasal congestion or stuffiness. Ask your child's doctor whether these non-sedating antihistamines are appropriate for your child. Some new generation antihistamines may cause mild drowsiness especially after the first dose. For this reason, it's best to give the dose in the evening. Some over-the-counter antihistamines, in particular the "old-generation" type, can cause drowsiness. ![]() Some kids shy away from nose sprays and prefer using the antihistamines taken by mouth They work locally in the nose to reduce symptoms. Antihistamine nasal sprays are also available for hay fever. Your pediatrician may advise your child to take them regularly or just as needed. Children who don't like to swallow tablets may prefer the medication in syrup, chewable, or melt-away form.Īntihistamines can be useful for controlling the itchiness that accompanies hay fever, eczema, and hives. For mild allergy symptoms, your child's doctor may recommend one of the antihistamines widely available over-the-counter. AntihistaminesĪntihistamines, the longest-established allergy medications, dampen the allergic reaction mainly by suppressing the effects of histamine (itching, swelling, and mucus production) in the tissues. As with any medications, over-the-counter products should be used only with the advice of your child's doctor. Some are available by prescription others, Several effective, easy-to-use medications are available to treat allergy symptoms. ![]()
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