Allergies in Children
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In the UK, 40% of children have been diagnosed with an allergy1
In fact, allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic disease in childhood.2
- Children who suffer from allergic rhinitis have been shown to have more infections and associated problems3
- Allergic rhinitis sufferers have approximately twice the number of prescriptions and GP visits compared to those without4 according to data collected in the USA.
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The impacts of allergies for children can be wide reaching
Allergies in children can be a cause of distress for both parents and children.
Allergy can impact wellbeing in many ways:1
- Anxiety around a potential allergic reaction
- Visible symptoms such as eczema and hives causing low self-esteem
- Isolation around social events e.g. birthday parties or restaurants
- Negative relationships with food e.g. aversion and refusal
- Sleep deprivation due to symptoms affecting mood and concentration
- Fear of using adrenaline auto-injectors
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Children and food allergies
Incidence of food allergy in children tends to be greater in young children (almost 1 in 12) than adults (1-2%)5
Risk factors for developing food allergy can be increased if allergy runs in the family and where one type of allergy already exists e.g. asthma.6
Understanding allergies
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Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup and Piriton Allergy Tablets (chlorphenamine maleate)
Find out more about Piriton Syrup suitable from 12 months and Piriton Tablets suitable from 6 years.
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Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy 10mg Film Coated Tablets, and Piriteze Children's Hayfever & Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup (P) (cetirizine hydrochloride).
Both Piriteze formats are suitable from 6 years of age. P line syrup is suitable for 2 +.
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