In the modern world there are a huge number of various diseases that, unfortunately, affect not only adults, but also children. Various allergic reactions are frequent among them .
About the reaction
What is an allergy? How does it manifest? Since allergies are of varying degrees of complexity, its manifestation is also quite different. It can be ordinary sneezing, skin rashes, and even swelling. What happens to the body at this time? An allergy, in fact, is a specific reaction of the human immune system to a component that enters the body and is perceived as dangerous. These particles are called allergens. It is worth noting that they are of two types: exo (formed in the external environment) and endoallergens (formed inside the body). Most often, children are prone to the first type of allergy, since they are affected by dust, chemicals and household substances, and pollen.
About the reasons
If an allergy occurs in a child, treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor, knowing the reasons for its occurrence. But something can be done independently. So, there are five of the main causes of allergic reactions to a particular allergen. An important role in this process is played by the environment in which the child lives, the environment. No less important is the hereditary factor, because today scientists know that allergies can be inherited. It is also not necessary to take care of your children too much, because often allergic reactions appear in children whose parents create sterile conditions for their children. Allergies can also occur as a result of frequent infectious diseases or damage to some internal organ of the baby.
What to do?
If an allergy occurs in a child, its 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 environment of the child. Most often it is dust, pollen of flowers, a reaction to certain smells, for example, the smell of freshly cut hay. In addition, there may be a slightly different allergy in a 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 edema of varying degrees. In this case, treatment should take place in a medical facility. Antibiotics, corticosteroids can be prescribed, certain therapy is carried out.
Breasts
Many parents are surprised how allergies can occur in a one-month-old baby, because most often he is naturally fed when various foods are excluded from the body. So, even with mother's milk, allergens can enter the body of the crumbs. In addition, no one has canceled the genetic predisposition to this disease, as well as complications of the postnatal period. How allergy manifests itself in infants: it can be skin rashes, damage to the digestive system, as well as the respiratory tract. Treatment should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor, because in such a situation self-medication can be very dangerous.
The dangers
Today, doctors are trying to convey to all parents the following: if an allergy occurs in a child, treatment should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor, because self-medication often leads to undesirable consequences. So, according to studies, 1st generation antihistamines, which can be bought without problems at a pharmacy, have a number of dangerous effects that a wide range of consumers do not even know about. This can be not only a disturbance in sleep, but also a decrease in the working capacity and learning ability of a peanut, and an overdose of such drugs can cause arrhythmia and even death!