My 3 year old daughter has real bad allergies. i gave her claritin (loratadine) but it's not really working. i also used vicks on her. will that help her?

Some: It may help with some congestion. A 24hr allergy med is best like Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra. These medications take 2-4 weeks to have full effect. If your daughter is still suffering a nasal steroid spray may be a great addition and some are FDA approved down to the age of 2. So if the OTC are not working talk to your doctor.

Don't assume allergy: If I blow pepper in your face, you sneeze & drain the same as those with allergy. I find kids have more congestion with scented cleaning products, perfume, smoke & other irritants than they do with dander or pollens. The nasal passages that become very noisy with a little mucous or swelling gives many the wrong idea.Vicks can aggravate the issue.A nasal wash with saline may be helpful.