What You Need to Know About Allergy in Children
Allergy appears in children when the body comes into contact with allergens
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Allergy in children is an immune response that appears when the body reacts to a substance that is normally harmless. These substances are usually dust, pollen, animal hair, insect bites, medicines and some foods such as dairy products. Any child is likely to develop an allergy.
Upon coming into contact with allergens (which are the causative agents of allergies) through touch, inhalation, or ingestion, the body releases histamines, which causes allergic reactions. Symptoms vary and can affect the skin, respiratory tract and other organs.
Skin allergy symptoms
- Redness
- Scabies
- scaling
- Irregularity
- Swelling
- Urticaria
- Itch
Respiratory Tract Allergy Symptoms
- sneezing
- coryza
- Redness in the eyes with itchy or watery eyes
- Feeling of pressure on the face
- Cough, wheezing and shortness of breath
In severe cases, allergy in children can develop into anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.
Other Allergy Symptoms in Children
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- vomit
- tingling sensation in the mouth
- Tongue or face swelling
In the case of a severe allergic reaction, there may be loss of consciousness. If you suspect that your child or other child in your care has an allergy, seek medical help. In severe cases, with known allergies, it is important to have epinephrine around - this remedy has a powerful anti-asthmatic, vasopressor and cardiac stimulant effect, being used in emergency cases. Talk to a pediatrician about the use and application of this product for allergies seen in the children you care for.
How to avoid allergic reactions
The most effective way to prevent allergic reactions is to avoid contact with allergens. Once you know that a child is allergic to a substance, ask the doctor or doctor for tips to avoid allergic reactions and how to treat them.
