New Treatment Can Let Kids Wake Up With Symptoms Under Control (NAPSA)—For most mothers, dine) Syrup, a nonsedating antihis- mornings can be a hectic part of the day. But Cathy Thompson, tamine syrup for children as young as six months old. It works by blocking the effect of histamine in the body to provide relief from allergy symptoms for a full 24 hours, so children can wake up with symptoms undercontrol. According to the survey, 92 per- mother of two, found her child’s sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes made facing and getting through the day especially difficult for both of them. Cathy’s frustration was caused by her three-year-old son’s allergy symptoms, which seemed at their worst in the mornings. Her child’s sniffling and sneezing made getting ready for the day a challeng- ing task. “Just getting Kyle started in the morning was hard on both of us. His pediatrician helped me understand that his symptoms, and our rough mornings, were causedby allergies.” Cathy isn’t alone—a new national survey of mothers shows for the first time how important morningsare to them. Of the mothers surveyed, 75 percent say it is very important that their child’s allergy medication help them wake up with symptoms undercontrol. Additionally, two out of three moms say that their children’s daily activities are disrupted whentheirallergies aren't effectively treated. Allergies are the most fre- quently reported chronic condition in children, affecting approxi- mately 40 percent. An allergy is a sensitivity to a normally harmless substance, such as pollen or pet dander. When the body is exposed to this substance, or “allergen,” it experiences symptoms like sneez- ing, watery eyes and a runny or itchy nose. “Momstell me how their child’s allergies can disrupt the whole family’s day,” says Dr. Kathryn D. Beattie, a pediatrician at Prince- ton Nassau Pediatrics in Prince- ton, New Jersey. “As a mother myself, I understand their frus- tration and concern. Thefirst step for any parent is bringing their child to the doctor for a proper diagnosis and to find the right treatment.” Different types of allergies exist. Allergic rhinitis (the medical term for nasal allergy symp- toms) can be seasonal or perennial. Seasonal allergies change with the season due to pollen from plants. Patients with perennial allergies, on the other hand, react cent of mothers said that when deciding on prescription allergy medications for their children, it is reassuring that an allergy medication has been approved for a child as young as six monthsold. “For the first time, mothers can give their children an FDAapproved allergy medication specifically designed to treat very young children,” says Dr. Beattie. “Kids and moms can start their mornings off feeling good and enjoy the entire day.” Research shows that allergies can be inherited. If only one par- ent has allergies, there is a 50 percent chance that the child will have an allergy. If both parents have allergies, a child has a 66 percent chance of developing allergies. Allergies are responsible for approximately two million lost school days each year. In addition, there is a growing to allergens that are present yearround, such as pet dander or dust mites. While many people try to body of evidence that points to an home, it is difficult to avoid all of such as asthma. If you think your child may have allergies, see a pediatrician or allergist. For more control the allergens in their homeor avoid them outside of the the allergensall of the time. The FDA recently approved pre- scription CLARINEX (deslorata- association between allergies and even more serious conditions, information on allergies, visit www.allergyrelief.com. wanna nnn nee een eee eee eee OEL +--+ +--+ +--+ CLARINEXSyrup provides relief from nasal and non-nasal allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergens such as ragweed, grass, and tree pollens in patients 2 years of age and older and year-roundallergens such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold spores in patients 6 months of age and older. CLARINEX Syrupis also approved to treat the ongoing itching and rash due to hives from unknown causes in patients 6 months of age and older. CLARINEX Tablets treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-roundallergies and hives of unknown cause in patients 12 years of age and older. Syrup side effects in children 6 to 11 years of age were similar to placebo. For children 6 months to 5 years of age, syrup side effects varied by age and included fever, diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, irritability, and coughing. Tablet side effects in patients 12 years of age and older with seasonal and year-round allergies were similar to placebo and included sore throat, dry mouth, andfatigue. Tablet side effects in patients 12 years of age and older with ongoing itching and rash from hives of unknown cause were headache, nausea, and fatigue. CLARINEXis available by prescription only, so ask your healthcare provider if CLARINEXis right for you. Full prescribing information is available at www.spfiles.com/piclarinex.pdf.
