My DS is 7 and has severe allergies to dust, cat, dog, grass. He's had adenoids removed and has tried every antihistamine combo available, he's also been on a constant nasal spray for years now.
We've got to the point where the drs have said they're considering moving onto Montelukast and I'm torn.
On one hand his symptoms are so severe, he is constantly sniffing, snorting, sneezing and wheezing, he has a constant nasal drip so I always clearing his throat. He has a constant crust around his nostrils that makes his skin sore. He can't participate in heavy activity because he cannot breathe properly when exerting himself. It is effecting his quality of life, he's very hyper mobile and has next to no core strength so exercise is critical. He's over all an exhausted, frustrated little boy with a ok these symptoms.
However, I've heard horror stores about Montelukast, behavioural and mental health side effects and no one can tell me if they go away if the medication is stopped or how frequently people experience them.
There's nothing else to try, he's had all the antihistamines on the market, he's on a blue inhaler that's being used more and more.