When Pollen Count Is Too High for Kids With Allergies

For the thousands of children suffering from seasonal allergies, rising pollen counts mean symptoms including nasal congestion, itchy eyes, irritated throat, and fatigue.

That’s why the experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology say a key way to cope is to keep your kids away from allergens like tree, grass, and weed pollen.

On days with particularly high pollen counts, experts suggest you keep allergic children indoors. But what do you do with bored, cranky kids all day?

To help, WebMD gathered tips from the experts -- parents and allergists -- to help you keep tots and tweens entertained when the pollen count keeps them inside.