School season is here, and allergy flare-ups aren’t far behind. Manage autumn allergens with these tips from The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, as reported on by HealthDay.
• Before school starts, schedule a doctor’s appointment to ensure asthma symptoms are controlled.
• Discuss allergy triggers and how to avoid them with your child.
• If your child has asthma, be sure he or she carries an inhaler at all times. In addition, include an epinephrine kit for life-threatening allergies.
• Inform school staff about your child’s asthma treatment plan, triggers and medications.
• Investigate school conditions that may cause allergy problems for your child, such as cafeteria food.
• Discuss seasonal and swine flu vaccination with your pediatrician.
Read RH’s “Asthma Rates Among Blacks Will Leave You Breathless” to learn more about allergies and asthma.
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