When cooler weather starts to creep in during October and November, things can get challenging for mothers of kids with allergies. That's because this is the time of year when symptoms of colds and the flu can easily be confused with symptoms of allergies. This is especially true if your child is allergic to ragweed pollen and/or molds, because this is also the time of year when those substances are often at their peak.

So, if your child starts to experience nasal stuffiness and a runny...