Treatment Options for Childhood Allergies
- posted: Jul. 07, 2024
When your child sneezes or coughs, there could be a myriad of reasons including just a mild, temporary irritation of the air passageways. But in some cases, children may be struggling with allergies that could become more serious. At Omaha Children's Clinic, Dr. John Vann and Dr. Tricia Schmit can test for childhood allergies in Omaha, NE, and then provide viable treatment options.
Childhood Allergy Causes
Allergies can develop in children due to a genetic predisposition or an environmental factor. For example, if a child lives in a building that tested for high levels of lead, asbestos, or mold, that could cause allergies to develop.
When the immune system detects a substance it doesn't trust, it fights to rid the body of it. Allergies are an extreme and abnormal response from the immune system.
Determining if a Child Has Allergies
The symptoms of allergies are usually quite clear, whether it is excessive sneezing, runny nose, breathing problems, or rashes. But to be sure, it's wise to get childhood allergies diagnosed by your Omaha, NE, doctor. An allergist can also determine which substances trigger your child's allergies, such as nuts, chemical detergents, pollen, dust, or dander.
Treatment Options
The allergy treatment your child will receive depends on the specific type of allergy. Treatment options that are likely to help your child include:
- Antihistamine medications (can be taken by mouth)
- Topical creams to reduce rashes from skin allergies
- Epinephrine medication (injections that provide immediate relief)
- Immunotherapy shots (provide longer-term relief from allergies)
- Asthma inhalers that act rapidly to control asthma attacks due to allergies.
Allergy Relief for Young Ones
As some allergies can be relatively harmless, others can put your child at risk for a serious reaction that could require a doctor’s appointment or emergency visit. See Dr. Vann and Dr. Schmit at Omaha Children's Clinic to discuss treatment options for childhood allergies in Omaha, NE. Call 402-330-5690 today to set an appointment.
- posted: Jul. 07, 2024
When your child sneezes or coughs, there could be a myriad of reasons including just a mild, temporary irritation of the air passageways. But in some cases, children may be struggling with allergies that could become more serious. At Omaha Children's Clinic, Dr. John Vann and Dr. Tricia Schmit can test for childhood allergies in Omaha, NE, and then provide viable treatment options.
Childhood Allergy Causes
Allergies can develop in children due to a genetic predisposition or an environmental factor. For example, if a child lives in a building that tested for high levels of lead, asbestos, or mold, that could cause allergies to develop.
When the immune system detects a substance it doesn't trust, it fights to rid the body of it. Allergies are an extreme and abnormal response from the immune system.
Determining if a Child Has Allergies
The symptoms of allergies are usually quite clear, whether it is excessive sneezing, runny nose, breathing problems, or rashes. But to be sure, it's wise to get childhood allergies diagnosed by your Omaha, NE, doctor. An allergist can also determine which substances trigger your child's allergies, such as nuts, chemical detergents, pollen, dust, or dander.
Treatment Options
The allergy treatment your child will receive depends on the specific type of allergy. Treatment options that are likely to help your child include:
- Antihistamine medications (can be taken by mouth)
- Topical creams to reduce rashes from skin allergies
- Epinephrine medication (injections that provide immediate relief)
- Immunotherapy shots (provide longer-term relief from allergies)
- Asthma inhalers that act rapidly to control asthma attacks due to allergies.
Allergy Relief for Young Ones
As some allergies can be relatively harmless, others can put your child at risk for a serious reaction that could require a doctor’s appointment or emergency visit. See Dr. Vann and Dr. Schmit at Omaha Children's Clinic to discuss treatment options for childhood allergies in Omaha, NE. Call 402-330-5690 today to set an appointment.
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