First Aid

Spring is in the air – hay fever and asthma are too!

With Spring in the air and the weather warming up this Term, be mindful of an increase in the likelihood of hay fever and asthma.

Please ensure that your child’s Green ASCIA Allergy Plan and / or Asthma Action Plans are up to date with in date medication supplied.

If your child’s hay fever is not treated it can lead to poor quality sleep, tiredness and daytime sleepiness, affecting your child’s learning and performance. 

Symptoms include: 

• frequent bouts of sneezing 
• a runny nose 
• blocked nose (either one or both nostrils) 
• itchy ears, nose, throat and roof of the mouth 
• red, itchy, swollen and/or watery eyes 
• headaches 

If your child is allergic to pollen, checking the pollen count for your region can help you be aware when your child's hay fever might be worse. 

Your doctor may suggest using medication to help relieve your child's symptoms, such as: 

• non-drowsy antihistamines (give to your child before they attend school) 
• steroid nasal sprays, which may be useful for older children. 

For further information on hay fever signs, symptoms and management visit https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/hay_fever/