If your child has hay fever, does that mean outdoor sports are off limits? Not at all, according to James Li, M.D., a specialist in allergy, asthma and immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
"Any athlete, from preschooler to pro, can have allergies and participate in sports," says Dr. Li. "Some professional athletes even compete when their allergies should be at their worst. With the right treatment, your child can compete in any sport he or she wants."
Considering options
Although it's true that allergies don't have to be an athletic roadblock, it's important to note that there might be better sports for your child to choose if he or she has severe allergies to outdoor pollens or molds.
If your child is just beginning to compete, consider taking a closer look at indoor sports or ones in which competitions take place during winter months. The reason? Your child likely will encounter fewer outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen.
James Li, M.D."Good choices include swimming, basketball, ice hockey or indoor volleyball," says Dr. Li. On the other hand, indoor sports might aggravate allergies to indoor molds or dust mites.
"Any athlete, from preschooler to pro, can have allergies and participate in sports," says Dr. Li. "Some professional athletes even compete when their allergies should be at their worst. With the right treatment, your child can compete in any sport he or she wants."
Considering options
Although it's true that allergies don't have to be an athletic roadblock, it's important to note that there might be better sports for your child to choose if he or she has severe allergies to outdoor pollens or molds.
If your child is just beginning to compete, consider taking a closer look at indoor sports or ones in which competitions take place during winter months. The reason? Your child likely will encounter fewer outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen.
James Li, M.D."Good choices include swimming, basketball, ice hockey or indoor volleyball," says Dr. Li. On the other hand, indoor sports might aggravate allergies to indoor molds or dust mites.
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