Any child can develop an allergy, and parents who themselves have allergies know that proper management of the symptoms can make life much easier.
Anaphylaxis is the most serious allergic response and is life-threatening, but fortunately also quite rare.
Generally the symptoms of allergy affect many children daily and can negatively affect a child’s life, for example children with a persistent runny or blocked nose may then suffer from headaches, disturbed sleep, and a lack of concentration at school.
The most common causes of childhood allergies include:
• Tree/grass pollen
• Dust mites
• Cat/dog/horse/rabbit fur and hair
• Certain foods
• Some medicines
• Certain insect stings