Living on our family property, my children Poppy and Billy are always running wild outside. I find them hiding in the flower beds, climbing trees, racing our three dogs to the dam and generally using their wonderful imagination to discover the fun and magic in the ordinary.
When I started to notice they were coming in sneezing, with watery eyes or scratching irritated arms or legs, I was worried! I didn’t want to stop the joy of them playing outside, given it’s such a big part of our lives where we live, but seeing them suffering from these symptoms was scary.
After seeking advice from a health care professional, we now know these symptoms were caused by allergic rhinitis. Think of allergic rhinitis like hayfever’s year-round cousin, triggering allergies all the time, not just in spring! Knowing these symptoms in Poppy and Billy were caused by allergies eases that stress for me as I know I can help them.
What was interesting was that research by Zyrtec found that nearly 40% of Australian parents are not fully aware of the common allergens that could be affecting children. While many Aussies have heard of hay fever, symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be triggered all-year-round by things like dust, pet dander and mould.
I recently learnt that when left untreated, allergic rhinitis can greatly affect children’s quality of life, including poor sleep quality, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness. This can impact learning and performance in school as well as sports and playtime, which is no fun for them or us!
This is why it was so important for me to collaborate with Zyrtec on Zach and Zoe’s Hide and Sneeze, a gorgeously creative and fun story to help ease that same stress for other parents too. It’s a special book to add to your very own story times
Zach and Zoe’s Hide and Sneeze aims to help Aussie parents recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis through storytime. Because unless you’re familiar with these signs, it can feel overwhelming seeing your little ones suffer from various symptoms, especially if you don’t know what causes it, just like I was.
Zach and Zoe’s Hide and Sneeze is available as a free gift with purchase at Chemist Warehouse, Terry White Chemmart and other participating independent pharmacies, from now to 30th November 2024, or until stocks last. It will also be available as a downloadable e-book from local participating grocery stores.
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