Your Child and Allergies

At Clearwater Pediatric Care and Westchase Pediatric Care, our skilled team of pediatricians can help your child find relief if they are suffering from allergies in Clearwater, and Westchase, FL. Allergic reactions can be scary, but we are here to help, and it's possible for your child to live a full and happy life managing their allergies.

What is an allergy?

An allergic reaction happens when a normally harmless substance is introduced and the body's immune system reacts as if it's a threat. Some of the most common allergies are environmental like pollen and grass, certain foods, and pet dander. Symptoms of allergies are:

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Coughing
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Swelling of the face and tongue
  • Stomach irritation
  • Vomiting

Any of these symptoms after being exposed to or consuming an allergen could mean your child is allergic. If you think your child has allergies in Clearwater, and Westchase, FL, contact us for an allergy test.

Testing for allergies

When your child has had allergic reactions or allergy symptoms, your doctor will recommend an allergy test. An allergy test involves exposing a patch of skin to an allergen to see how the skin reacts. This is done multiple times with different allergens across tiny patches of skin. Once you know how your child reacts to certain substances, you can start avoiding their allergens.

Treating allergies

Your child can live a normal and healthy life with allergies. Your doctor's recommendations will include avoiding your child's allergens and may involve medication. There are several medications available that help control reactions to allergens that are hard to avoid like environmental and animal allergies. If your child has severe allergic reactions, your doctor could recommend an EpiPen as a precaution. Carrying an emergency injection has saved the lives of children with allergies.

Clearwater Pediatric Care and Westchase Pediatric Care are here for you and your child to help you manage allergies in Clearwater, and Westchase, FL. Contact us for an appointment at (813) 818-1543, or (727) 461-1543.


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