Managing allergies, asthma

TIPS FOR TWEENS: NEITHER CAN BE CURED, BUT BOTH CONDITIONS CAN BE CONTROLLED

- Saturday

According to the National Institutes of Health, allergies and asthma frequently begin in infancy and last throughout adulthood. Although neither can be cured, research shows that they may generally be controlled with careful treatment,” said Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “While allergies and asthma often go together, they are two different conditions. Not everybody with allergies has asthma, but most people with asthma have allergies.”

Allergy symptoms in tweens

Allergies develop when the immune system responds to a foreign material, such as pollen, mould, insect bites or stings (including bee venom), pet dander, or even particular foods. In tweens, allergies can manifest through several symptoms, which can range from mild to severe:

Nasal symptoms:

These include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, nasal congestion, and itchy or watery eyes. These are often symptoms of seasonal allergies, commonly known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis.

Skin reactions:

Allergic reactions can also appear on the skin. Symptoms include hives, red, itchy welts; eczema, marked by dry, itchy skin; and contact dermatitis, which occurs when the skin reacts to allergens it has touched.

Respiratory symptoms: