ALLERGY MEDICINE FOR KIDS AND OTHER TREATMENT OPTIONS

There are many ways to treat your child’s allergy symptoms. Each treatment works differently, so discuss with your pediatrician which method would work best for your child.

TREATMENT #1

CORTICOSTEROID NASAL SPRAY

Works directly in the nose to suppress inflammation and ease stuffiness, sneezing, and runny nose. Talk to your pediatrician about the proper dosage.¹
TREATMENT #2

ANTIHISTAMINES

Help decrease the release of histamine — one of the many allergic substances that produce allergy symptoms. Some antihistamines may cause your child to feel drowsy, so be sure to check the label.¹
TREATMENT #3

EYE DROPS

Relieves only the itchy, watery eyes, redness, and swelling associated with allergies.²
TREATMENT #4

NASAL DECONGESTANTS

Help make the blood vessels in the nose smaller, thus, decreasing congestion.¹ But if used for longer than 3 days in a row, nasal decongestants can cause a “rebound effect,” making nasal congestion worse.
TREATMENT #5

SALINE RINSES

May help to relieve nasal congestion. Talk to your child’s doctor before treatment.³
TREATMENT #6

ALLERGY SHOTS

Tiny amounts of the allergen are injected with gradually increasing doses over time, improving your child’s tolerance to the allergen.³