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Allergy Facts for Parents

Adolescents often need special care for their allergies. The following facts can offer some important insights into treating adolescents with allergies:

Rhinitis is the medical name for hay fever. It refers to irritated and inflamed nasal passages.
Rhinitis affects 10% to 20% of adolescents in the U.S.
Allergy symptoms may develop in the first year of life, but are more likely to appear between the ages of 5 and 10.
A family history of allergic rhinitis is the greatest known risk factor.
Adolescents with rhinitis symptoms may have learning difficulties, be tired from sleep loss, or generally enjoy life less.
Untreated rhinitis can make asthma or other breathing conditions worse.

Everyday Tips

You and your adolescent can follow these simple, everyday tips to help them breathe easier:

Wash hands often with soap and water.
When pollen count is high, keep windows and doors closed to help keep allergens out of the home.

Avoid irritant-causing environmental materials such as cleaning products, smoke, and perfume.

Wash hands often with soap and water.

When pollen count is high, keep windows and doors closed to help keep allergens out of the home.

Frequently Asked Questions

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symptoms

What is causing my adolescent's allergy symptoms?

Your adolescent's allergy symptoms may be caused by seasonal allergens (such as grass, pollen, ragweed, or mold) or environmental triggers (such as perfume, smoke, chemicals, or cold air). ASTELIN is the only prescription nasal spray approved to treat nasal symptoms caused by both seasonal allergens and environmental irritants. Ask your adolescent's pediatrician if ASTELIN may be the right treatment for your adolescent.

allergies versus the common cold

How can I tell if my adolescent's runny nose and sneezing are an allergy or just a common cold?

Cold and allergy symptoms are very similar, and can include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and fatigue. If your adolescent has a low-grade fever as well, or if the symptoms go away in 7-10 days, then he or she probably has just a cold. Allergy symptoms last longer, and may also include watery and itchy eyes and nose. Please discuss your adolescent's symptoms with your adolescent's pediatrician.

sports

If my adolescent has allergies, will he or she have to stop playing sports?

No. With proper diagnosis and treatment, your adolescent should be able to enjoy sports, indoors and out. ASTELIN is approved to treat nasal symptoms caused by both seasonal allergens (such as pollens in spring) and environmental irritants (such as dampness indoors). Ask your adolescent's pediatrician if ASTELIN may be the right treatment for your adolescent.

school

Are there irritants in my adolescent's school that can cause allergy symptoms?

There may be. Many harmful irritants, such as cleaning products, are found in classrooms. If your adolescent has nasal symptoms, make sure he or she sees their doctor. It is important for your adolescent to be properly diagnosed and treated, since allergies can lead to fatigue and learning difficulties.