Allergy in infants. Part two

The products that most often lead to the development of allergies include:

* cow's milk;

* cocoa-containing products (chocolate, cocoa, sweets);

* chicken eggs;

* seafood;

* mushrooms. It is strictly forbidden to use them for children under 2 years of age. Most doctors recommend introducing them into the diet from the age of 5-7;

* nuts;

* honey;

* Brightly colored fruits and vegetables;

This type of allergy is most often manifested by diathesis (atopic dermatitis), which is accompanied by redness and excessive dryness of the skin, rashes, itching and peeling. Vomiting, colic, constipation, or diarrhea may occur.

Respiratory allergy

It develops after contact of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract with small allergens.

These allergens are most often: dust mites, mold spores, dust components, animal hair and saliva, and plant pollen. The main symptoms of respiratory allergies are:

* copious nasal discharge;

* itching and burning in the nose;

* swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and eyelids;

* sneezing;

* Headaches and general malaise.

Contact allergy

It occurs after an infant's skin comes into contact with an allergen. For example, synthetic clothing, new detergent or cream can cause an allergic reaction. Symptoms include various rashes, redness, peeling, and itching. It is necessary to limit the child's contact with the allergen and in the future try to choose things for the baby from natural materials.

Drug allergy

It most often develops to various antibiotics, painkillers, B vitamins and drugs with a large number of sweeteners and flavors. The symptoms of this allergy can be diverse, most often they are divided into three types. The first includes anaphylactic shock, acute urticaria, bronchial spasms and Quincke's edema, which develop immediately or within one hour after contact with the allergen.

The second type is characterized by the appearance of symptoms during the first twenty-four hours after the antigen enters the body. It manifests itself in the form of fever, rash, thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis.

The third type of symptoms appears after a few days. It is characterized by the presence of vasculitis, lymphadenopathy, nephritis and allergic hepatitis.

Allergy treatment in children

The first thing to do is to exclude the child's contact with the allergen and consult a doctor. After making the necessary tests, the doctor will help identify the allergen and prescribe effective therapy. By delaying treatment, you are putting your child at risk of developing complications.

In order not to panic in vain, it is important to be able to distinguish a baby's allergy from sweating.

Sweating occurs due to increased sweating and insufficient air access to the skin. This is most often due to the fact that parents over-wrap the child and do not properly care for his skin. It manifests itself in the form of red spots and rashes on the skin folds, back, arms and legs.

With proper hygienic care of the baby's skin, these symptoms disappear within 2-3 days. The main difference between allergies and sweating is that it can be localized on the face, while sweating will never appear there. There are differences in the form of the rash itself. Allergies are characterized by liquid bubbles or bright red pimples. Sweating has a smaller size and a more subdued color. 888Starz welcomes new players with a 100% deposit bonus up to €100 plus 150 free spins on their first deposit. To unlock this exclusive crypto-friendly offer, you must enter a valid 888Starz promo code during the registration process. The platform features over 4,000 slots and live dealer games from top providers. Minimum deposit is just €1, and withdrawals via cryptocurrency are processed within 15 minutes. Wagering requirements are 30 times the bonus amount for casino bonuses. Daily slot races offer prize pools up to €10,000 for top players.