Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway, CA, and Dr. Nathan Rendler and Dr. Kuangkai Tai can help your child manage many health problems and ensure that they’re strong and protected. We can test for and treat allergies to keep them protected from long-term issues. If you’re not confident about your care options, read through this list to learn more about what you can do.

Know What Issues They Have

Allergic reactions can be triggered by many things, including food, topical ailments, and even the sun. Your child needs to be carefully tested to gauge what might be causing their reactions. We can perform a skin test that gauges their potential allergen quickly and effectively. It exposes a small portion of their skin to potential allergens, and if there’s a reaction, they are allergic to that item. Then, we can find a care option that makes sense for your child.

Try Over-the-Counter Medications

At Valle Verde Pediatrics, Dr. Rendler and Dr. Tai can help you find over-the-counter medications that can help with your child’s allergies. We can also help you identify what triggers affect your children, such as pollen, mold, food, dust, and more. Medicines available for your child will vary and include multiple options that may work for them. 

Typically, you should be careful about using antihistamines on young children because they can cause drowsiness, excitability, or even excessive behavioral problems. Use a lower-dosage amount to keep your child safe from these side effects. If you’re not sure, reach out to us to learn more about what doses are safe for them.

Get Help When You Need It

What happens if your child doesn’t respond to these treatments or if their allergic reactions worsen? Contact us right away to schedule an appointment. We can provide your child with what we call allergen immunotherapy or allergy shots. This treatment option can help with topical reactions by helping your child fight against skin rashes and other types of problems.

We can also identify care options, like Epipens, that work for your child’s allergic attacks. These pens reverse anaphylactic shock to protect your child from severe physical damage. Furthermore, we can do regular allergy tests to see if your child's allergy has worsened or if they’ve developed a new problem. 

Helping Your Child Overcome Allergic Reactions

At Valle Verde Pediatrics, Dr. Rendler and Dr. Tai can help with allergies in Poway, CA, and give your child the relief that they need. Our team of professionals is skilled in pediatric allergic care and fully understands the different treatment methods and concepts available on the market today. You should call us at (858) 487-8333 for help today.