Managing Childhood Allergies

Allergies can get in the way of your child's performance in school, interfere with their sleep, and affect their ability to play and be active. But with the help of your Napa, CA, pediatrician your child's allergies can often be successfully managed and controlled. If you would like to learn more about allergies and how they're treated, you can contact your local experts at Napa Valley Pediatrics with Dr. Christine Loffler-Barry.

An Allergic Reaction

Allergens are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in a child who suffers from allergies. These substances are harmless to most people, but if your child is allergic to them then they will trigger a strong reaction from their immune system.

Reactions can be mild, ranging from a running nose or itching to more serious symptoms that can affect their ability to breathe and can result in rapid swelling and other symptoms.

Triggers

The substances to which your child is allergic may not always be obvious, it can be difficult for parents to correlate allergen to allergy, but that's where your child's doctor can help.

If your child has experienced an allergic reaction or if you are concerned, you can contact your child's pediatrician for help diagnosing the underlying allergy. This is typically done with allergy testing, which involves exposure to minimal amounts of a variety of allergens in a controlled setting and determining if they cause a reaction.

Early diagnosis and early treatment can greatly improve your child's quality of life.

Allergies Treatment in Napa, CA

Once your child's allergies have been diagnosed and their source determined, your pediatrician can recommend a more comprehensive treatment plan. Treatment typically involves helping you develop strategies to reduce your child's exposure to possible triggers and using medication to reduce the impact of allergic reactions.

If you are concerned about allergies you can schedule a consultation with your Napa, CA, pediatrician Dr. Loffler-Barry of Napa Valley Pediatrics by dialing (707) 259-0700.