The very things that make the outdoors pretty, can also cause problems in some children and exacerbate allergies. Allergens can be many other things besides pollen, however. Kids can have an allergic reaction to certain foods, bee stings, dust mites, and more. When exposed to an allergen, your child's immune system goes into overdrive by producing specific antibodies that release chemicals and cause an allergic reaction. The best approach to managing allergies is to be aware of your child's allergens. The pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics can help manage your child's allergies in San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA.
The more you know - the more you can control. We will arm you with the knowledge of what your child is allergic to and how to best manage them. Below are just a few treatments that we provide for allergies in Pleasanton, CA.
We do, but we may not feel it is necessary. An allergy test always involves some form of discomfort, whether from waiting to see if the skin produces a reaction or drawing blood. We want our kids to avoid this discomfort. After taking a thorough medical history and evaluation, we may decide that your child does not need an allergy test. But, the option is always there when we feel that it is necessary.
If you notice the symptoms below in your child after being exposed to certain foods, plants or animals, etc, you may suspect an allergy. Symptoms to watch for are:
Some steps that you can take are:
Schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric specialists at Tri-Valley Pediatrics to learn how to best manage your child's allergies in San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA. Call us at our Pleasanton office by calling (925) 460-8444 or our San Ramon Office at (925) 380-6230.
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