At Work, School, and Play With Allergies

Just because you or members of your family suffer from allergies doesn’t mean you have to be miserable all of the time. Click on the following links to find out more information about how to better manage allergy symptoms.

At Work

Allergy symptoms can be a major source of lost productivity in the work place. However, they don’t have to be. New treatments and medications can help you manage your allergy symptoms at work without significant side effects such as drowsiness.

• What’s the Latest on Allergy Medications?
  Learn about the best ways to treat and manage your allergies without sacrificing your productivity.

At School

Allergic Rhinitis is caused by exposure to allergens and is estimated to affect 25-30% of all children. The onset of allergic rhinitis is high in the elementary school age group and peaks during the second decade of life. Learn about how allergies can affect your child, and how to best manage allergic symptoms to get the most out of your child’s education.

• Allergic to School?
  Children and their parents can manage allergies at school.
• Children Remain Alert and Ready to Learn When Taking Over-the Counter Antihistamines That Make Adults Drowsy
  Children remain alert and ready to learn when taking antihistamines that make adults drowsy.
• Genetic Link Shows Children with Allergies Have Greater Tendency to Have Behavior Problems than Children with No Allergies, National Jewish Finds
  A combination of genetics and the nuisance of having allergies increases the chance of a child having behavioral problems.

At Play

For most of us, vacation is a wonderful opportunity to travel, spend quality time with loved ones, or indulge in personal interests and hobbies. Click on the links below to learn about ways to prevent allergy symptoms from interfering with your leisure time.

• Preventing Allergies From Ruining a Road Trip
  A little preparation and planning ahead can keep allergies from spoiling spring and summer travel plans. National Jewish allergists offer tips to stay allergy-free.
• Summer's Coming and The Living's Easy, If You Know How to Control Your Allergies
  Allergy attacks can be prevented with a little bit of research and planning.
• Nurses Help Parents Take the 'Tricks' Out of Halloween for Children with Asthma, Allergies
  Face paints, candy and other Halloween treats all may pose poetential health hazards for kids with allergies and asthma.