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Allergies


Sneezing AND Congestion


Sniffles, — OH, MY!


DIAGNOSING, TREATING AND MANAGING YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS


By Tami Kochan, RN, MSN, CPNP, AE-C


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llergies are among the most common chronic conditions. Symptoms range


from feeling miserable to being at risk for life-threatening reactions. An allergic reaction begins in the immune system, which protects against organisms invad- ing our system and making us ill. If you have an allergy, your immune system considers the allergen an invader and reacts by releasing a histamine. An allergic reaction typically trig-


gers symptoms in the nose, throat, sinuses, ears, lungs and lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis can occur, which can cause swelling in the throat, an inability to breathe and/ or hives. The most common symptoms


are coughing, sneezing, runny nose, na- sal congestion and itchy nose, eyes, throat,


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