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How to Tell a Cold from an Allergy

The Fall weather is upon us, and Winter weather is on its way. This is the time of year when many children catch a cold. If your child has allergies, it might be difficult to figure out if their symptoms indicate that they have a cold, or, if they are having an allergic reaction. Here are some tips to help you to tell the difference. Is that sneeze due to a cold, or is it an allergy symptom? Parents of children who have allergies may have trouble differentiating between the two possible answers. Colds and allergies have some symptoms in … Continue reading →

Laws Restrict Sale of Allergy Medications

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Spring is just around the corner. Many people welcome the warmer air, the sunny skies, and the lack of snow. Parents of kids who have environmental allergies know that Spring weather makes their child suffer. Certain laws might make it more difficult for you to purchase your child’s allergy medications this year. The flowers are blooming, and spewing pollen into the air. Parents may have already noticed that their child is sneezing, needing to blow or wipe his nose more often than usual, and may be rubbing his eyes. These are all symptoms of allergies. This is the time to … Continue reading →

Allergy Hotspots

It’s the holiday season! It is time to be merry, visit family, and sniffle. Yes, I said sniffle. Both my husband and son are fighting the sniffles and I have felt a sore throat coming on. I’d like to blame it on the weather, but I am afraid it is due to allergies, especially after seeing the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of 100 worst metro areas for seasonal allergies. Memphis isn’t in their top ten of worst allergy cities, although it did rank third for worst for asthma sufferers. However, Memphis seems to be centrally located to … Continue reading →

A Cold Sneeze or an Allergy Sneeze?

Your child walks up to with a runny nose, coughing, and sounds congested. Does she have a cold or could it be allergies? It can be very difficult to determine the difference. When my oldest was little it always appeared she had a cold. I used to think she caught colds easily until it came to light she had seasonal allergies. I have a friend with a similar story and know of more just like it. Even doctors have a hard time distinguishing a mild cold with seasonal allergies since many of the symptoms are the same. The sooner you … Continue reading →

Allergies In Your Family Tree Are Nothing To Sneeze At

Sometimes, people like to joke about having “nuts” in their family tree. Family gatherings can be filled with humor and interesting memories if your aunts or uncles are a little batty or your cousins are somewhat eclectic. There is another type of “nut” that some people have in their family tree that is more problematic. Nut allergies have become increasingly common over the past decade or so, and allergies have been linked to heredity. Allergies to foods and environmental triggers are yet another reason why knowing your family’s health history is so important. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts … Continue reading →

‘Tis the Season For Colds and Flu

Last night it happened: the sick but visited our house, and if my guess is correct, she won’t be leaving for a looooong time. That’s how it works in households. One person gets sick, then a sneeze meant for the hand accidentally rockets into little sister’s face. Then little sister just HAS to give mommy a big, wet kiss. Then mommy gets daddy sick and so on and so forth…you get the picture. My son started kindergarten this year, so I knew it wasn’t likely that we would go the entire season without having some strain of sickness filtering throughout … Continue reading →

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Tis the season, for coughing, sneezing, runny noses, tummy aches and any other kind of germ your kids can drag home. It’s no fun to be sick for the holidays but in my house it seems like someone always is. Maybe it’s because we are spending more time in crowded shopping centers and malls, maybe it’s because we are exposed to more germs at all the holiday parties we attend or maybe germs just like us better during the holidays. Whatever the reason, we need to do what we can to fend off illness so everyone can enjoy the holidays. … Continue reading →

Stop The Spread of Germs

Since everyone around me seems to be sick, getting sick or just getting over being sick, I think its past time to germ proof my home. I know the number one way to stop the spread of germs is to wash your hands, well and often. I’ve always reminded Hailey that she should wash her hands with hot soapy water, often and not touch her face after touching money, door handles or the like. I’ve also always reminded her to wash her hands before she eats, but like most teenagers she doesn’t think of grabbing food at the drive through … Continue reading →

Thumb Sucking in Preschoolers

Thumb sucking is a habit that begins innocently enough. Most times the beginnings are in the womb and due to the comfort it provides it may last up until the preschool years. As my child turned three and still sucked her thumb I wondered if that were normal. My other children either did not suck their thumbs at all or not past a year old. I envisioned my preschooler in Thumb Suckers Anonymous introducing herself as “Hi, I’m Kara and I suck my thumb.” The time has come to admit that my child is a thumb addict. There are days … Continue reading →

Eliminating Household Allergies

If you’ve had a cold that has been lasting for weeks, chances are that it isn’t a cold at all, but indoor allergies that are flaring up. Learn how to eliminate household allergens and breath easier. During the colder months, we tend to button up our houses and stay indoors more. This exposes us to higher concentrations of indoor allergens that can make us and our family members miserable. In addition to this, drier air creates the right breathing ground for bacteria , meaning that a simple allergy can turn into a nasty sinus infection in no time. And for … Continue reading →