Ah, Spring! Days Are Warmer, Trees Are Blooming, Kids Are Sneezing

By Steve Kraske,

Published April 12, 2017 at 4:46 PM CDT

Some symptoms of allergies are easily recognizable: itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and coughing. But excessive ear infections and sore throats — even snoring — can be a harbinger of sensitivity in some kids to the environment. Even doctors can be challenged to suss out whether little ones have a run-of-the-mill cold or something more. Today, pediatricians offer guidance for dealing with kids suffering from allergies.

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Steve Kraske

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Luke X. Martin

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