Allergists in Frisco/mckinney

I agree w/ the other responses in that 1) pediatricians won't usually test for allergies until the child is much older and 2) the pediatrician should at least explain his/her reasoning and if not, then switch peditricians ( Plano Pediatrics is a good choice ). I have bad allergies and my daughter started having symptons when she was about 6 months old. Dr. Katz ( at Plano Pediatrics ) told me that he couldn't test at such a young age, but since I had allergies, it was highly likely that she did as well. At about 1, he put her on zyrtec and rhinocort and she's been on it ever since and her symptoms and the amount of sinus infections has drastically been reduced. I have not had her officially tested yet, but I know that if I stop the medication, she gets a sinus infection. At 3 months, it is very possible that the child could just be having reactions to formula, milk, and/or something the mom has been eating if she breastfeeds. At any rate, i would switch to a more open and compasssionate doctor.

Hi M.,
I have been told they won't diagnose allergies until the child is in the season for the second time....not sure why. My five month old seems to have allergies too. I use Xlear (nasal spray that is all natural and safe for infants/children) and I started using it on both my girls. I think it really works. Knock on wood, but neither child has had an ear infection or other illness yet. I have allergies and am not taking any prescriptions anymore due to Xlear and musinex (which I hardly use anymore). I also put both girls on a probiotic to help keep their immune systems up as well. I buy both at Market Street or Health Collection type places (not GNC). I wish I knew more suggestions but this is working for us. Good luck.

K.---mom of two girls 19 months and 5 months.

The biggest problem with this isnt necessarily that the baby has allergies, but more that her ped is not offering any solutions. If he could take the time to explain his reasoning, I am sure that would help, so the first solution is to change pediatricians. As a mom you should never be made to feel like you are crazy or that your concerns arent justified. I think that the reason they wait on allergy testing, is that they say that babies need to be exposed to the allergens for a full year cycle in order to actually be allergic to it. I agree that it might be a milk related problem, so when changing dr.s, ask about his/her advice on that. I wish I could recommed one, but I am too far from her area, so maybe it would help to request ideas from other moms in that area. Good luck!!

Docs usually don't diagnose allergies in babies that young. Also, allergists generally won't test kids until they're 3 years old. They may be able to offer some advice on treating allergy-like symptoms and foods to avoid if a child appears to have sensitivity problems.
I think I read in the "What to expect" book that some congestion is normal in young babies. It has something to do with physical development.
However, allergy to cow's milk protein does cause a lot of congestion. If nursing, cutting dairy out of her diet should help. Other allergens to avoid while nursing: peanuts, strawberries, and eggs. If she's using formula, switching to soy or one of the special non-allergenic formulas (Nutramigen, etc.) should make a difference.

Eczema is a whole other can of worms, but I do know that kids outgrow it by the time they're 1 or 2 years old.

If your friend has a PPO, she should be able to see a specialist without a referral. There's a pediatric allergist in Frisco named Dr. Sugarman.