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Allergies in Children: Causes and Types

Allergies do not only occur in adults but can also affect children and infants. As a parent, it is important to know what allergies your child has and what triggers them. The following is an explanation of allergies in children and infants. Allergies in Children - by Pixabay Various causes of allergies in children and babies Allergies are a series of symptoms that arise as an exaggerated response of the immune system to foreign substances that enter otherwise known as allergens. Allergic reactions usually occur after the allergen is in direct contact with the skin, inhaled, or eaten. There are various triggers and characteristics of allergies in children and infants. Symptoms also depend on the trigger. Here are the kinds of allergies in babies and children that parents need to know: 1. Food allergies Food is the most common trigger for allergies in children. Food allergies arise when the body reacts to proteins that are considered harmful to the body. This reaction usually occurs shor

Do not panic! These are 4 things to do if your baby is allergic to food

If Mama and Papa are allergic, likely, your little one will also experience it. Here's how to prevent it! Allergic food - by pixabay If the baby has a parent or family with a history of allergies, of course, the more likely he is to have allergies too. Yes, that is true. Allergies are closely related to genetic factors. Allergies occur in babies when their immune system is sensitive or more sensitive to something. This sensitivity produces a reaction, by producing antibodies. This sensitivity can arise the first time the baby meets something, or even after the umpteenth time.  The reaction can be in the form of a runny nose and eyes, headache, itching, shortness of breath, to diarrhea. The researchers found evidence that allergies can also cause a person to become irritable because he feels uncomfortable with his body. Allergy Trigger Food In addition to allergies to dust or cold weather, the most common foods that trigger allergies are eggs, cow's milk, nuts, fish, and wheat.

Recognize the Causes and How to Overcome Allergies in Babies

Allergies in infants are one of the most common health problems. Therefore, it is important for parents to know the causes and how to deal with allergies experienced by babies so that the symptoms that appear can be resolved immediately. Allergies in Babies - by Flickr Not only adults, but babies can also have allergies to the food they eat, the objects they touch, and the fine particles they breathe indoors or outdoors. Recognize the Causes and How to Overcome Allergies in Babies - Alodokter However, parents often find it difficult to determine what causes babies' allergies because they cannot explain the symptoms they are experiencing. Therefore parents should be more careful to pay attention to allergy symptoms that can be experienced by babies. Causes and Risk Factors of Allergies in Babies Allergies in babies occur when the baby's immune system reacts to substances that are usually harmless, causing an allergic reaction. Until now, it is not known why this happened. Howeve