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Allergies are diseases that worsen in the winter, so mothers rush to give their children anti-allergy medicines as soon as symptoms appear to help them feel better.
Despite the effectiveness of antihistamines in relieving allergy symptoms, the mother should consult a doctor before giving them to the baby, according to Dr. Alaa Nofal, an ear, nose and throat specialist.
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Cases where antihistamines are not given to children
Nofal said there are cases where the harms of antihistamines outweigh their benefits for children, specifically:
1- Leak behind the eardrum
It is a collection of water behind the eardrum, due to the recurrence of the infection, the mother should not give antihistamines to the child with this problem, because it usually cures itself, and sometimes the doctor may prescribe specific doses of cortisone.
2- Yellow or green mucus
Antihistamines do not help cleanse the lungs, throat and sinuses of mucus, but rather hinder its exit from the body, which leads to a deterioration in the child’s health.
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Do antihistamines cure colds and flu?
The ear, nose and throat specialist has debunked a common myth about antihistamines, pointing out that they don’t help cure colds and flu in babies, as some mothers believe.
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Side effects of antihistamines
He pointed out that antihistamines, like other medications, can cause some patients a troubling array of side effects, including:
– dizziness.
Lack of concentration.
Nausea.
– drowsiness.
Difficulty urinating.
Dry mouth and throat.
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