In the modern world there is a huge number of different diseases, which, unfortunately, affect not only adults but also children. Various among them are allergic reactions.
About the reaction
What is an allergy? How does it manifest itself? Since allergies are of varying degrees of complexity, its manifestation is also quite different. This can be an ordinary sneeze, rashes on the skin and even swelling. What happens at this time with the body? Allergy, in fact, is a certain reaction of the human immune system to a component that enters the body and is perceived as dangerous. These particles are called allergens. It should be noted that they are of two types: exo-( formed in the external environment) and endoallergens( formed inside the body).Most often, children are susceptible to the first type of allergy, since they are affected by dust, chemical and household substances, pollen.
About the causes of
If there is an allergy in a child, the treatment should be prescribed exclusively by the doctor, knowing the reasons for its occurrence. But you can do something yourself. So, there are five most important reasons for the appearance of allergic reactions to a particular allergen. An important role in this process is played by the environment in which the child lives, ecology. No less important is the hereditary factor, because today scientists know that an allergy can be inherited. Do not take too much care of your children, because often allergic reactions occur in children whose parents create sterile conditions for their children. Also, the allergy can manifest itself as a result of frequent infectious diseases or the defeat of any internal organ of the baby.
What should I do?
If an allergy occurs in a child, treatment will depend on the severity of the disease. So, if a baby has a runny nose, sneezing, you can simply exclude a possible allergen from the child's environment. Most often it is dust, pollen of flowers, reaction to certain smells, for example the smell of freshly cut hay. In addition, there may be a slightly different allergy in the child. Treatment is prescribed according to what symptoms are present. So, if there are rashes on the skin, various medications can be prescribed, even worse, if the baby has swelling of varying degrees. In this case, the treatment should take place in a medical institution. Antibiotics, corticosteroids, certain therapy can be prescribed.
Breastfeeding
Many parents are amazed at the possible occurrence of an allergy in a month-old baby, because most often it is on natural feeding, when the ingestion of various foods is excluded. Thus, even with the mother's milk, allergens can enter the baby's body. In addition, no one has abolished the genetic predisposition to this disease, as well as complications of the postnatal period. How is allergy manifested in infants? It can be skin rashes, damage to the digestive system, as well as respiratory tract. Treatment should be appointed exclusively by a doctor, because in this situation, self-medication can be very dangerous.
The dangers of
Today, doctors are trying to convey to all parents the following: if an allergy occurs in a child, the treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor, because self-treatment often leads to undesirable consequences. So, according to studies, 1 generation of antihistamines, which can be bought without problems in the pharmacy, have a number of dangerous effects, which a wide range of consumers do not even know. This can be not only a violation of sleep, but also a decrease in the working capacity and learning ability of the youngster, and an overdose with such drugs can cause arrhythmia and even death!