Childhood is a time when most allergies come to light, which can alarm parents. It can be hard to know whether an allergy is serious enough to consult a doctor or not. So here is a basic guide to what to do.
Mild Symptoms
If your child experiences a mild symptom then it is not necessarily important to visit a doctor, unless he or she is in a lot of discomfort. Consider going to your local pharmacy and asking advice from the trained pharmacist, who may be able to advise on creams for rashes or nasal sprays for hay fever and so on.
Mild symptoms include:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sneezing
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Runny nose
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Watery eyes
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Red hives (raised bumps) on the body
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Slight reddening of the skin
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Severe Symptoms
If your child experiences one or several of these more severe symptoms then it is advised to seek immediate medical help, as he or she could need treatment or prescribed drugs.
Severe symptoms include:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Difficulty breathing
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Severe swelling (especially around the face or neck)
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vomiting or nausea
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dizziness
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Difficulty in speaking
