Children's allergies become common at this point, and you may discover
that your child has a pollen allergy, or even a food allergy. It is
very common for a child to have an allergy to milk and dairy products,
peanuts, wheat, or eggs. Allergic reactions can include hives,
swelling, or wheezing immediately after eating the food. The results
can be more mild, and may show up as eczema or even a mild form
of asthma.
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Colds and flu are likely to be common occurrences. Don't be alarmed,
treat it as you would normally, consult your pediatrician and try to
keep your child at home when he's sick. It's not unusual for a child in
day care to have frequent colds. Keep in mind that when a child has a
cold, the first few days are the most contagious. A child may have a
runny nose for a week after the cold is no longer contagious. For viral
infections, where the child may have thick secretions from the nose,
these may be complicated by a sinus infection. Simple sinusitis in
itself however, is not contagious. And when a child has a deep, croupy
cough, his virus is probably still contagious, a dry cough that lingers
for several days means he is probably not contagious.
You'll also find ear infections to be surprisingly common. They are
painful, but many times they will go away on their own in three to
seven days without treatment. With a serious infection that lasts more
than a few days, your pediatrician may prescribe antibiotics. There are
some alternative treatments that have also been effective.
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