Snorting Tics

[tryinmybest]

Hi! My son keeps getting these snorting tics where he blows out of his nose fairly hard and loud. Not to be gross but sometimes a clear mucus also comes out especially when his allergies are acting up. I think that is what is triggering him. He uses a hankie when he can but sometimes he misses or forgets. No one wants to sit by him. Any suggestions on how we can handle this better?

[patty]

If it is allergy trigger tic, you may want to desensitize him from it to reduce the tic. My son has success w/NAET for his nasal allergy. In the meantime, try to use a hepa filter, wrap his mattress & pillow, remove carpet... to reduce his trigger. May want to try benedrayl (sp?). I believe it is less harmful than Claritin or Zytex.

 

Pat

[tryinmybest]

HI Pat,

 

He is getting allergy shots, we have the hepa filter, no carpet, mattress and pillows wrapped. I do use benedryl at night. It makes him really sleepy in the daytime. What is w/NAET?Thanks!

[patty]

NAET is an energetic allergy desensitization treatment that is noninvasive. It helps you raise your tolerance to allergens. If you look up some of my past posts, you can get more info. Sorry i can't write more as i am studying for my final. There aren't too many parents on this board who have used this modality, but i have found it helpful for my son for his allergy & tics. Also, we have done a comprehensive approach and did not just do NAET.

 

I can write more about it next week if you have questions.

 

Pat