Springtime Allergies

Last Friday afternoon, Ethan's teacher called us and let us know that it seemed Ethan had an allergy attack at school.  She said his eyes were swollen and red, and she didn't want us to be shocked when he got off the bus.  His eyes were better by the time he got home.  One of his eyes was red around the edges of his eyes, but no more swelling.  He has had some sneezing in Springs past, but really not anything big.

Over the weekend, he also had a couple of nosebleeds during the night.  We gave him some Benadryl over the weekend to help with the allergies, but on school days, that isn't a good option since it makes him sleepy.  I have a message in at his pediatrician's office to find out what he can take that might not make him sleepy.  I never try over the counter meds with him without first checking with his doctor.  He is on so many daily meds for seizures, reflux, and asthma, I just don't want to add to the meds without a doctor's advise.

I grew up with allergies, and still take daily meds to control my allergies, so I expected that one or more of my children would have some allergies.  Ethan is the only one that does.  Sometimes I just wish my sweet little Ethan would catch a break!