How to know if your child has allergies and manage it

If your child’s cold persists for one to two weeks, or she always gets similar symptoms at a certain time of the year, your should suspect hay fever. — TNS

When the immune system of a child is unable to insulate itself from allergens in certain foods, dust or pollens, the result is an allergic reaction and the child is said to have allergies.

Allergies can impair a child’s ability to sleep, play and function in school.