How can I tell if my child has indoor and outdoor allergies?
Children sometimes cannot (or do not) tell you about their allergy symptoms. There are, however, some signs you may notice that could mean your child has allergies.
Does your child have any of the following symptoms?
- A frequent runny, itchy, or stuffy nose
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Frequent breathing through the mouth
- Pushing up on the nose with his or her hands (especially younger children)
- Recurrent ear problems
A stuffy, itchy, runny nose; and sneezing are common symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies, also called indoor and outdoor allergic rhinitis (rye-NITE-iss) or hay fever. These symptoms can affect your child’s everyday life.
Allergy symptoms can bother your child when he or she is trying to:
- Enjoy outdoor activities, such as a spring fair, a summer picnic, or a fall hike
- Play outdoors
- Join in sports
- Stay alert at school
- Get a good night’s sleep
This allergy season, think about a different way to treat your child’s symptoms.
SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma in adults and children as young as 12 months and to help relieve the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies (outdoor allergies in adults and children as young as 2 years, and indoor allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, as prescribed. SINGULAIR is available by prescription only.
Side effects are generally mild and vary by age, and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection. Side effects generally did not stop patients from taking SINGULAIR. SINGULAIR should not be taken by people who are sensitive to any of its ingredients.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For additional safety information, please see Patient Product Information.
