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Allergy

Managing children’s allergies can be challenging. Help parents understand the source and timing of allergens, and give them easy-to-follow tips for keeping their kids comfortable.

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Common allergens

Outdoor: Indoor:
  • Tree pollen
  • Grass pollen
  • Weed pollen
  • Dust mites
  • Pet dander
  • Mold and mildew
 

Free resource

Allergy Tool for Caregivers

Allergy triggers by month

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Allergies chart

Help parents understand how the time of year can affect allergies, which can make it easier to manage their children’s symptoms.

 

Free resource

My Allergy Guide

Tips to relieve symptoms

  • Avoid pollen: Keep windows closed during allergy season; wash kids’ faces and hands after they play outside
  • Reduce dust: Wash toys, stuffed animals, and bedding weekly, and use a vacuum with a HEPA filter
  • Minimize mold: Keep bathrooms, basements, and other damp areas clean
  • Manage dander: Keep pets out of bedrooms and groom them regularly
  • Communicate: Tell teachers, school nurses, and other caregivers about your child’s allergies and medications
  • Try medication: OTC allergy medicines, such as ZYRTEC® or BENADRYL®, can help relieve allergy symptoms
 

Free resources

Allergy Tool for Caregivers
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
My Allergy Guide

Types of allergy medicines

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  • Antihistamines: Block the effects of histamines, the chemicals that cause sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy nose and throat
  • Decongestants: Shrink swollen blood vessels and help relieve stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and pressure
  • Glucocorticoids: Reduce inflammation caused by histamines and can help control nasal and ocular allergy symptoms
  • Other:  Nasal saline, lubricant eye drops, allergy shots, or leukotriene blockers

Good to know

2020 study shows worsening pollen seasons

If it seems like more and more patients are complaining about seasonal allergies, a recent study by the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences suggests one explanation: Climate change is causing allergy seasons to last longer, and is partly responsible for higher overall pollen counts.

The study team’s research shows that compared with 1990, today’s pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, last 8 days longer, and features 21% more pollen. The study’s authors expect these trends to continue, with worsening impacts on respiratory health in coming decades.1

Read the article

Featured resources

Cold or Allergies chart

Is It a Cold or Allergies?

Symptom comparison chart, plus tips on how to manage symptoms.

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Pediatric ZYRTEC® and BENADRYL® Dosage

Pediatric ZYRTEC® and BENADRYL® Dosage

Dosage charts for Children’s ZYRTEC® and Children’s BENADRYL®.

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My Allergy Guide

My Allergy Guide

Help patients identify, manage, and prevent allergy symptoms.

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REFERENCE: 1.  Anderegg WRL, Abatzoglou JT, Anderegg LDL, Bielory L, Kinney PL, Ziska L. Anthropogenic climate change is worsening North American pollen seasons. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021;118(7):e2013284118.