Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies? In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment...
Posted on March 25, 2022
AllergyDoes your child experience itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and/or wheezing after spending time at Bardascino Park? If so, they may benefit from immunotherapy, more commonly referred to as allergy shots. If your child’s allergist has mentioned allergy shots, you may have a lot of questions regarding their safety. We answer these common questions below.
Allergy shots aren’t just for treating hay fever (allergic rhinitis). They can also treat eye allergies (conjunctivitis), allergic asthma and eczema (atopic dermatitis) in children. In addition, they can help prevent the development of asthma in children with allergies.
In order to get allergy shots, a child must first get an allergy test in order to determine what exactly they are allergic to. It’s a common misconception that children have to be a certain age to get an allergy test; infants as young as one month old can tolerate allergy tests.
If you’re unsure about whether your child should get an allergy test, consider this: does the discomfort your child feels when they’re having allergy symptoms outweigh the discomfort of getting an allergy test? If you answered yes, an allergy test is appropriate. You can talk with an expert allergist at to figure out the answer to this question.
Allergy shots are safe even for young children, but there are some considerations when it comes to determining when your particular child is ready. Consider the following questions:
If you answered yes to these questions, your child is old enough for allergy shots. If you answered no, they may need to wait. Some children can get allergy shots as young as five or six, though some need to wait until they are 10 or 12.
Allergy shots are considered highly safe and effective, even for children. However, there is always a risk of side effects, usually local irritation at the injection site. Your allergist can help you weigh the risks and benefits of this allergy treatment.
If your child has severe allergies, there’s a slight risk of a serious reaction known as anaphylaxis. Because allergy shots are performed in an allergy clinic, there will be highly-trained staff at the ready should this type of reaction occur.
To discuss the risks and benefits of allergy shots for your child or to schedule an appointment, call today.
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