Treating Allergies with SinuCleanse® KidsMist™
About Nasal Allergies In Children
• One child out of four in the United States suffers from allergies
• Allergic disorders rank first among children's chronic diseases
• Allergies may also complicate the simplest activities for your child - from attending school to social
events, and playing outdoors.
• Allergy sufferers with nasal symptoms may feel run down and display behavior changes.
Allergic Irritability Syndrome is the irritability and poor concentration associated with nose and
sinus symptoms caused by allergies.
• Child with allergies may display behavior problems at home and in school, such as temper
tantrums or decreased ability to concentrate.
• Between doctor visits, treatments, planning routine activities around allergies and trying to
create an allergy-proof home, parents can often feel overwhelmed and stressed.
• Any allergy treatment plan for your child’s nasal allergies should include nasal saline spray
or nasal saline irrigation to reduce nasal symptoms.
How Does KidsMist™ Help My Child's Nasal Allergies?
• Spraying KidsMist™ in the nose frequently when nasal allergy symptoms occur such as sneezing
and runny nose, helps to wash allergens out of the nose so the reaction time to the allergen
in the nose is minimized, thus reducing nasal symptoms.
• When used frequently, KidsMist™ will also help to decrease the nasal mucus from becoming
thick by keeping nasal mucus thin, which may decrease the risk of developing secondary
illnesses, such as a sinus infection.
• KidsMist™ may be used several times per day and as often as desired to help manage the
nasal allergy symptoms your child is experiencing.
• KidsMist™ may be used when nasal allergies are suspected, but if the symptoms become more
severe in nature, your family doctor should be involved for assessment and possible
medical intervention.
• If your child has confirmed allergies, KidsMist™ is a great addition to any allergy treatment
plan and it will not interfere with prescribed or over-the-counter allergy medication.
What is Allergic Rhinitis?
• Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms which occurs when you breathe in something you
are allergic to, such as dust, pet dander, molds or pollen, into the nose.
• Substances that cause an allergic reaction are called Allergens.
• Normally, the body defends itself against harmful substances such as viruses or bacteria, but
sometimes the defenses aggressively attack a harmless substance such as dust, mold, pollen
or other allergens.
• An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies a normally harmless
substance as damaging to the body and begins the allergic response, causing nasal symptoms
such as a stuffy nose, nasal drainage and sneezing.
• The longer the allergen is allowed to stay in the nose and react with the body’s immune system,
the greater the severity of nasal symptoms.
What Are The Symptoms Of Allergic Rhinitis?
• Itching of the nose and eyes and sneezing.
• Swelling inside of the nose (nasal congestion).
• Increased mucus production in the nose and sinuses – runny nose and post-nasal drip.
Can My Child Use A Prescription Nasal Steroid Spray With KidsMist™?
• Always clean the nose with KidsMist™ before applying the prescription medication in the nose to
ensure the medication will cling to the inside surface of the nose, rather than to thick mucus
or crusts in the nose.
• This cleansing step will help to maximize the medication’s effectiveness.
How Can I Get My Child To Use KidsMist™?
Encourage nasal saline compliance by rewarding your child’s cooperation.
• Use a calendar to document each time nasal saline is used that month.
• At the end of the month, if the child was compliant, the child should be rewarded.
• The parent determines reward ahead of time.
Important to note:
• Not every child will be enthusiastic about using nasal saline
• Be patient, be encouraging, and be persistent!
• The benefits of nasal saline to manage nasal symptoms will be recognized with regular use.
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