It’s that time of the
year again—time for the kids to head back to school for another year of growing
and learning. Most parents would be relieved to have their children back in
school, but if you are a parent of a child with a health condition, it can be a
frightening thought. You might stress about them forgetting to take their
medications or not taking the recommended doses. For a child, taking medication
can be overwhelming, especially if a parent or regular guardian isn’t there to
comfort and guide the child. Yes, there are school nurses, but if a child does
not feel comfortable around them, it may be difficult for them to get the
proper treatment.
However, if your child
has allergies, sinus problems or asthma, there are certain treatments that will
ease your child into taking their required medications, even when you yourself
are not there to sooth them and guide them through it.
Allergies and Sinuses
The fall is a peak time
for allergies and sinus infections. Some sinus complications may occur as a
result of fall allergies, but can also develop due to bacterial or fungal
infections.
Fall allergies, or hay
fever, are a result of the pollens of weeds and molds. Ragweed, the main fall
allergy culprit, typically begins pollenating mid-August; however, this year
came early in the Midwest region due to a wet and cooler than usual summer. If
your child shows the same symptoms during this time of the year, they are most
likely allergic to ragweed pollens. Symptoms are similar to spring and summer
allergies and include nasal congestion, sneezing, runny and/or itchy nose, post
nasal drip, itchy, watery eyes, headaches and fatigue. Ragweed season is
unpredictable and usually concludes after the second frost.
Another symptom of fall
allergies is susceptibility to sinus infections. A sinus infection occurs when
sinus cavities become clogged due to swelling. Allergies can cause this to
happen, resulting in symptoms similar to a cold or the flu, but usually
includes sinus pressure. Sinus pressure and/or pain take place in the forehead
behind the eyes, above the cheekbones, toothaches or in the jaw, and behind the
head where the neck begins. It can also cause ears to feel pressurized, similar
to when you are in an airplane. Other symptoms of a sinus infection include a
low grade fever, fatigue and feeling weak, a thick yellow-green discharge from
the nose, bad breath, loss of smell and/or taste, swollen or puffy eyelids and
underneath the eye, and congestion.
If your child has fall
allergies and obtains a sinus infection as a result, they are going to need
kid-approved treatment in order to relieve symptoms. Over-the-counter
treatments will help relieve symptoms, such as nasal rinses, vaporizers, steam
inhalers, or warm, moist cloths. Allergy Asthma Technology’s Margo
Moo Steam Inhaler is extremely effective in relieving symptoms from allergies,
sinusitis, and even works for colds and the flu. It delivers steam through a kid-friendly
device that features a cow face that will break up congestion, allowing
children to breathe. Once sinus cavities are clear, sinus headaches and other
pressure will stop, as well.
Asthma
Asthma can be induced
by allergies or sinusitis, or the child could have the condition separately.
Having asthma as a child can be a very overwhelming situation. They are not
able to participate in the activities that other students may participate in
during school, or if they are able to, they need special medications. Taking
the medication can be terrifying in itself. Allergy Asthma Technology provides
nebulizers in the shapes of animals that will deliver the child’s medication in
a manner that will ease the child. The fun animal shapes and faces are designed
to distract the child while they take their asthma medication to make taking
their medication a less scary experience.
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