Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hello everyone, I suspect that my 2.5 year old is getting allergies. I'm highly allergic - hay fever, pet dander, you name it. The past 2 weeks I've noticed a lot of sneezing and coughing. The thing that concerns me the most is my worst allergy is to cats and she goes to an in home daycare with 2 cats. Now, the cats aren't around the kids, but obviously there are always allergens around. She's been there for a year and we haven't had any symptoms until now. I was hoping by introducing her to cats early that she might not have the allergy. It could also be outdoor stuff because I know mine are starting to act up. That being said, should I make an appointment with her pediatrician and try to get allergy testing? Should I try something natural or over the counter? I've seen " Little Allergies Allergen Block " on the market - does it work? What should I do? If you could share any insights with me I would appreciate it. Thanks, Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I would keep her away from the cats! The pediatrician can order for Ig E allergy testing for Upper Respiratory Infections which would tell you what she is allergic to in her airways. The easiest way is keep her away from whatever she is allergic to. E.Chun DC chiropractor and wellness counselor --- On Fri, 8/7/09, Paula <pokeracepj wrote: Paula <pokeracepj Allergies in a preschooler - please help Friday, August 7, 2009, 2:43 PM Hello everyone, I suspect that my 2.5 year old is getting allergies. I'm highly allergic - hay fever, pet dander, you name it. The past 2 weeks I've noticed a lot of sneezing and coughing. The thing that concerns me the most is my worst allergy is to cats and she goes to an in home daycare with 2 cats. Now, the cats aren't around the kids, but obviously there are always allergens around. She's been there for a year and we haven't had any symptoms until now. I was hoping by introducing her to cats early that she might not have the allergy. It could also be outdoor stuff because I know mine are starting to act up. That being said, should I make an appointment with her pediatrician and try to get allergy testing? Should I try something natural or over the counter? I've seen " Little Allergies Allergen Block " on the market - does it work? What should I do? If you could share any insights with me I would appreciate it. Thanks, Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Avoidance doesn't get you anywhere, only good very temporarily. There are holistic therapies and nutrition that does resolve allergies permanently. I played the allergy test, treatment and avoidance thing myself, not an answer. Liz , Edwin Chun <spinalfreedom wrote: > > I would keep her away from the cats! > The pediatrician can order for Ig E allergy testing for Upper Respiratory Infections which would tell you what she is allergic to in her airways. > The easiest way is keep her away from whatever she is allergic to. > > E.Chun DC > chiropractor and wellness counselor > > --- On Fri, 8/7/09, Paula <pokeracepj wrote: > > > Paula <pokeracepj > Allergies in a preschooler - please help > > Friday, August 7, 2009, 2:43 PM > > > > > > > Hello everyone, > > I suspect that my 2.5 year old is getting allergies. I'm highly allergic - hay fever, pet dander, you name it. The past 2 weeks I've noticed a lot of sneezing and coughing. The thing that concerns me the most is my worst allergy is to cats and she goes to an in home daycare with 2 cats. Now, the cats aren't around the kids, but obviously there are always allergens around. She's been there for a year and we haven't had any symptoms until now. I was hoping by introducing her to cats early that she might not have the allergy. It could also be outdoor stuff because I know mine are starting to act up. > > That being said, should I make an appointment with her pediatrician and try to get allergy testing? Should I try something natural or over the counter? I've seen " Little Allergies Allergen Block " on the market - does it work? What should I do? > > If you could share any insights with me I would appreciate it. > > Thanks, > Paula > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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