Allergy Relief

Now that spring is here, kids that has an allergy needs some extra TLC.

With allergy the best thing to do is avoid the triggers-but in peak season, that's basically impossible. However, you can lessen those triggers.

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:

Keep the window closed- at the very least, your child's bedroom windows, so she has one pollen free zone. Consider keeping her out of the room during the day so she doesn't bring pollen in with her, only letting her back in after a night time bath.

Try to keep your child indoors before 10AM., when a lot of pollen is emitted; when you're mowing the lawn or raking leaves; and on days when the pollen count is reported as being high (you can check pollen.com) or it's very windy.

Don't hang sheets or clothes outside to dry, where they may gather pollen.

If that doesn't help, medications can. Claritin and Benadryl, both available over the counter, can be quite effective, though it can take Claritin a week or two to kick in. And make sure you talk to your doctor first before trying them.

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