“How would I know if son is allergic to pollen?”
My son is 3 years old and I think he might be allergic to pollen. Now that spring is here, his eyes are usually itchy and his nose is constantly running. What should we do to test him?
1 Answer
Allergies are diagnosed by an allergist, a medical doctor that test for different allergens. Allergies can be caused by mold, pollen, food, or a changing in seasons. The immune system produces antibodies that are on alert for any specific allergen. The symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, shortness of breath, cough fatigue, headaches, nausea, vomiting, hay fever among others. Now, what causes allergies? Airborne allergens: Mold, animal dander, dust mites, and pollen. Foods: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, eggs, soy, fish, and shellfish. Insect: bees and wasps. Medications: Penicillin-based antibiotics. Seek your health care provider and he or she can tell you precisely by testing allergens. Thank you.
