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Experts say this allergy season is worse than recent years. With the arrival of warm temperatures earlier than usual in most states, those suffering with allergies are paying the price.<\/p>\nExperts say this allergy season is worse than recent years. With the arrival of warm temperatures earlier than usual in most states, those suffering with allergies are paying the price.<\/p>\n
\u201cAllergy season kicked in really early for me,\u201d Jenna Rodder said. \u201cMe and my son are battling nasal congestion everyday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many people use nasal sprays to kick nasal congestion, but new research shows children need to be especially careful. Scientists believe Nasonex<\/a> may be the best answer for children. A poll showed 39% of specialists rated Nasonex as being \u2018very appropriate\u2019 for kids.<\/p>\n The side effects of most nasal sprays<\/strong><\/p>\n According to a recent poll, 91% of specialists surveyed said they considered growth suppression the most important potential side effect associated with nasal steroids. And a similar proportion 88% said the selection of a nasal steroid for a child should be based on its low potential for adverse effects on growth.<\/p>\n Dr Chris Corrigan, Honorary Consultant Physician and Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Academic Department of Respiratory Medicine & Allergy at Guy\u2019s, King\u2019s and St Thomas\u2019s School of Medicine says, \u201cIt seems sensible to use a preparation that couples maximum efficacy with minimal side effects, particularly in younger patients.\u201d<\/p>\n Seasonal allergy tips from Mayo Clinic:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n Take extra steps when pollen counts are high<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n Experts say this allergy season is worse than recent years. With the arrival of warm temperatures earlier than usual in most states, those suffering with allergies are paying the price. \u201cAllergy season kicked in really early for me,\u201d Jenna Rodder said. \u201cMe and my son are battling nasal congestion everyday.\u201d Many people use nasal sprays […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-health-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ak11.jpg\")
<\/a>Researchers now believe Nasonex<\/a> is the best choice for children, which does not contain the ingredients believed to harm a child\u2019s growth rate.<\/p>\n\n
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