The Allergy Clinic
Specialists in Allergy & Asthma Care
Specialists in Allergy & Asthma Care
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Notebooks
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Allergy Medicine…
Wait…allergy medicine? That’s right. Adequately treating your child’s allergies may be just as important to ensuring
their academic success as new school supplies. Allergies affect the whole body, not just the nose. In a recent survey
conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 94 % of the respondents stated that their
allergy symptoms affected their quality of life, including their performance and school and work. Allergy symptoms often
lead to difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and daytime drowsiness, all of which may make it difficult for your child to perform
well in school. Children dealing with untreated allergy symptoms, such as runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing
often find it difficult to concentrate and may have behavioral problems such as increased irritability or hyperactivity.
Your child’s allergies may also affect activities outside of the classroom, diminishing activity, interest, and performance
in extracurricular activities such as sports.
Many children with allergies also have asthma which, if untreated, may also affect performance in school and leisure
activities. Like the nasal symptoms of allergies, the shortness of breath, wheezing and nighttime cough associated
with asthma can impair sleep leading to fatigue and decreased concentration. “Asthma attacks” may also impair
athletic performance and the fear of having an “attack” is enough to discourage some children from even attempting
participation.
The good news is that help is available. Many treatments are available for allergy and asthma symptoms, freeing your
child to excel both in and out of the classroom. Unlike many older medications which have a high incidence of
sedation, current regimens will allow your to be awake and alert during the day and sleep well and night. Irritability may
decrease when the child is no longer suffering from constant running nose, sneezing or stuffiness, and involvement in
extracurricular activities may be easier when they can breathe freely. Immunotherapy treatments (i.e. allergy shots) are
also available and treat the underlying allergy process, potentially making it possible to be symptom free with minimal
or no medications.
Remember, a child who does not feel well may not learn well. If your child has allergies or asthma, make sure they are
getting all the tools needed for academic success. In addition to pencils, pens, and notebooks, allergy and asthma
treatment may be just the thing.
Notebooks
School Uniform
Allergy Medicine…
Wait…allergy medicine? That’s right. Adequately treating your child’s allergies may be just as important to ensuring
their academic success as new school supplies. Allergies affect the whole body, not just the nose. In a recent survey
conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 94 % of the respondents stated that their
allergy symptoms affected their quality of life, including their performance and school and work. Allergy symptoms often
lead to difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and daytime drowsiness, all of which may make it difficult for your child to perform
well in school. Children dealing with untreated allergy symptoms, such as runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing
often find it difficult to concentrate and may have behavioral problems such as increased irritability or hyperactivity.
Your child’s allergies may also affect activities outside of the classroom, diminishing activity, interest, and performance
in extracurricular activities such as sports.
Many children with allergies also have asthma which, if untreated, may also affect performance in school and leisure
activities. Like the nasal symptoms of allergies, the shortness of breath, wheezing and nighttime cough associated
with asthma can impair sleep leading to fatigue and decreased concentration. “Asthma attacks” may also impair
athletic performance and the fear of having an “attack” is enough to discourage some children from even attempting
participation.
The good news is that help is available. Many treatments are available for allergy and asthma symptoms, freeing your
child to excel both in and out of the classroom. Unlike many older medications which have a high incidence of
sedation, current regimens will allow your to be awake and alert during the day and sleep well and night. Irritability may
decrease when the child is no longer suffering from constant running nose, sneezing or stuffiness, and involvement in
extracurricular activities may be easier when they can breathe freely. Immunotherapy treatments (i.e. allergy shots) are
also available and treat the underlying allergy process, potentially making it possible to be symptom free with minimal
or no medications.
Remember, a child who does not feel well may not learn well. If your child has allergies or asthma, make sure they are
getting all the tools needed for academic success. In addition to pencils, pens, and notebooks, allergy and asthma
treatment may be just the thing.
