Allergy Action Plan
Allergy Action Plan (PDF)
Allergy Action Plan (PDF)
If your child develops wheezing, we may recommend that he/she receive breathing treatments via a nebulizer machine. The prescription will consist of two parts: The box of albuterol vials The nebulizer machine Unscrew the top of the canister at the end of the tubing, empty one vial of albuterol into it, then turn on [...]
Food Allergy Action Plan (PDF)
Asthma Control Test (PDF)
Asthma Action Plan (PDF)
Allergic reactions can be triggered by foods, medications, insect stings, pollen, or other substances. Although most allergic reactions aren’t serious, severe reactions can be life-threatening and can require immediate medical attention. Avoid substances that are known to trigger an allergic reaction in the child. Keep an oral antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) available. If [...]
Allergy medications can help alleviate symptoms if used regularly. Nasal Spray (such as Flonase/Flonase Sensimist, Rhinocort, Nasonex, or Nasacort): This should be used once a day in the morning (usually 1 spray in each nostril). It takes 2 weeks for this medicine to become optimally effective. Nasal sprays can be very helpful if used [...]