When your child isn’t feeling well, it’s important that they’re able to get the proper treatment so that they can start feeling their best again. Usually, when your child is dealing with symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, most people assume they might be dealing with a cold. When these symptoms don’t go away after a few days or they recur often, the cause may actually be allergies. Dr. Nathan Rendler and Dr. Kuangkai Tai at Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway, CA, can explain the difference between allergies and a cold and how you can get your child the care that they need.

Spotting the Differences Between Allergies and Colds

When your child is suffering from a stuffy nose or headache, you might assume that they’re dealing with a cold, when really, they may be dealing with allergies. If your child is dealing with allergies, there are different ways to treat their symptoms with our pediatrician, and get them the relief that they need. You also need to know what your child is allergic to so that you can avoid future interactions with that trigger.

Allergies can manifest in different ways and there are several types of allergies. Commonly, colds can be mistaken for seasonal allergies. While both may display a stuffy or runny nose, there are big differences between the two. If your child is dealing with allergies, you may notice that they’re dealing with other symptoms as well.

Allergies include symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing, and runny or stuffy nose. With colds, you might notice that your child is coughing, has general aches and pains, is tired or weak, and has a sore throat or fever.

Contact Our Pediatrician Today

Make sure that you know what your child is dealing with. Contact Dr. Nathan Rendler and Dr. Kuangkai Tai at Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway, CA, to learn more about allergies and colds and how to tell the difference between the two. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (858) 487-8333.