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Fatigue. Slight body aches. Fever, in some cases. Does my child have allergies or a cold? While many allergy and cold symptoms in toddlers and children are similar, parents can look for certain clues to help tell the difference between a cold vs. allergy. 1. If your child is under age 1, it's likely a cold.
Apr 30, 2024 · Nasal sprays. If your child is dealing with sneezing, itching, stuffiness and drainage from allergies, Dr. Hong says a nasal spray may work well. That includes medications like: Triamcinolone ...
Feb 26, 2022 · What to do; 0-3 months: 100.4 F (38 C) or higher taken rectally: Call the doctor, even if your child doesn't have any other signs or symptoms. 3-6 months: Up to 102 F (38.9 C) taken rectally: Encourage your child to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Medication isn't needed. Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable, lethargic or ...
- Myth #1: The Higher The Temperature, The More Serious The Illness
- Myth #2: For True Accuracy, only A Rectal Temperature Will Do
- Myth #3: Ear and Forehead Thermometers Are as Accurate as Digital Thermometers
- H #4: The only Normal Temperature Is 98.6°F
- Myth #5: A High Fever Will Cause Seizures
Truth:A high temperature may indicate a serious illness in teens and adults, but not always in children 12 and under. A child’s immune system isn’t as finely tuned, so it attacks every germ at full force. That’s why children can get a high fever due to a simple cold while adults typically don’t. “More important than the number on the thermometer is...
Truth:Taking a rectal temperature isn’t always necessary. Rectal temperatures are most accurate but don’t fret about getting one in older children, advises Dr. Klein. They are most important in the first six months. “It’s certainly easier to place the thermometerin your child’s armpit,” she says. “It will stay put as you hold your child.” The armpi...
Truth:Tympanic (ear) and temporal (forehead) thermometers aren’t as reliable as digital multiuse thermometers. Their readings can be skewed by external temperatures. A digital multiuse thermometer is the only kind you need. “They’re inexpensive, they’re fast and they’re easy to use,” says Dr. Klein. As for pacifier thermometers and forehead strips?...
Truth:100°F may not be a fever. The well-known 98.6°, is a normal temperature taken by mouth. An underarm temperature may be about one degree lower. A rectal temperature may be about one degree higher. “Your temperature also changes throughout the day, due to hormone cycles,” says Dr. Klein. “While rectal temperature stays the steadiest, axillary a...
Truth: Contrary to popular belief, a high fever will not cause seizures. Febrile seizures are not caused by high fever, says Dr. Klein. They’re caused by a sudden elevation in temperature (even if just increasing from 98.6 to 101°F ). “You don’t need to reduce fever to prevent seizures,” she says. “Children can have febrile seizures before you even...
The symptoms of allergies sometimes look like other conditions or health problems. Always see your child's healthcare provider for a diagnosis. The 3 most effective ways to treat allergies are avoidance, allergy shots (immunotherapy), and medicine.
Common symptoms you might see if your child has an allergic or immunologic condition can include chronic runny nose, cough, itchiness or hives; reaction to certain drugs, insects or vaccines; or recurrent infections.
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Allergic rhinitis is the most common childhood ailment caused by allergies. Symptoms include a runny and itchy nose, sneezing, postnasal drip and nasal congestion (blockage). A child with allergies may also have itchy, watery, red eyes and chronic ear problems.
