Are You Sure Your Child Is Experiencing Toddler Allergies?

It can be very difficult to truly diagnose a toddler with allergies unless they have visited an allergist. Not to put the blame on pediatricians. However, I feel that quickly an assumption is made and allergies receive the blame. I wanted to share and inform in case other parents experience these same issues.

My son is now 5 years old. at the age of three he began to have frequent ear infections, sinus infections, and what "appeared" to be colds. First I put the blame on preschool, (being around all the germs) next I thought he needs more vitamins. I added more vitamins. Nothing changed. Each time we took a trip to the pediatrician and it was blamed on allergies, AND, prescriptions were given.

I never gave my son the antihistamines. They made him loopy and actually they never really helped him feel any better. We did the "natural" remedies of honey, vaporizers and ended up working it through. Until these episodes began to come more frequently.

Over and over it was blamed on allergies. Some of the time it was not even allergy season. Finally the pediatrician decided to send us to a pediatric allergist. I was so relieved, especially for my son who at this point was 4 years old.

The allergist performed the prick tests. To our surprise my son was not allergic to anything! No molds, pollen, trees or pets. I was shocked. Even though there was a negative result, he still could have a few potential allergies. BUT, he ordered a sinus x-ray to see what was going on.

The x-ray results came back and my son had enlarged adenoids. The culprit had been revealed! With the adenoids being so enlarged it was trapping bacteria and causing these infections. I was so grateful that we finally had an answer. The solution was to have them surgically removed. We found a great Ear, Nose and Throat doctor who was great with kids!

My son did amazing through the surgery. He has not had an episode since. No infections, no colds....nothing. He sleeps better and does not even snore anymore. So please if your child is being diagnosed and medicated for allergies, ask to be referred to an allergist. Be certain that is what is really going on in their body.

By: Ingrid Lee

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Ingrid Lee, CBT is a Certified Belief Therapist and a Work At Home Mom of a 5 year old son. She is the author and web site creator of www.Toddlers-Are-Fun.com where you can find more information on parenting toddlers and fun activities. Learn great toddler health tips, nutrition advice and even how to save money while dressing your child. Her site is a great resource for parents with toddlers.