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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...

Impact of Allergies Against Child Growth

Mom and kids - pixabay.com The incidence rate of allergic diseases is increasing worldwide, including Indonesia. A proper diagnosis is needed so that the governance provided is appropriate. An excessive diagnosis will lead to avoidance of allergens (substances that trigger allergic diseases), especially food allergens, which are excessive. This can cause growth disorders, as often many important proteins are challenged and make the child's food choices limited. According to dr. Dina Muktiarti, spA (K), UK Immunologist Allergy IDAI Jaya says, if allergic diseases are not detected, the growth of children can be disrupted due to frequent allergic diseases (eg asthma, etc.) and can also decrease the quality of life for children and families. Food allergy is one type of allergy that is associated with many growth disorders. dr. Dina Muktiarti, spA (K) also notes that there are 8 things that can affect growth in children with food allergies are: a. Diagnosis is late b. ...

Skin Redden, Alert Seafood Allergy in Children

Seafood - pixabay.com Seafood or seafood does have a high enough nutrient content to meet our body intake. In addition, it tastes very tasty, so good for consumption. However, many people experience allergies when enjoying seafood-based foods. Seafood allergy is generally caused by eating marine animals that enter into the crustacean and mollusk classes. Eating just a little can make the whole body uncomfortable. Not only adults only, children can also be exposed to allergies when eating foods made from marine animals. If a mother's child has a seafood allergy, do not panic. Mothers should understand how to prevent and deal with seafood allergy in children. How To Prevent Seafood Allergy In Children All types of food allergies, including seafood allergies, are caused by immune system problems. If one parent has a history of seafood allergy, the possibility of a mother's child also has an allergy to food-based seafood or seafood is high enough. Therefore, you sh...

These foods reduce the risk of asthma and allergies in children

Nuts - pixabay.com Nuts, oily fish such as salmon, flaxseed, and soybean oil are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are important in the diet of children. The content can prevent the risk of allergic diseases, especially asthma and rhinitis as a teenager, a study suggests. Asthma and rhinitis affect children since childhood, either because of hereditary or environmental factors. The results show that an increase in the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids called arachidonic acid in the blood is associated with a reduced risk of allergic diseases in children. Children who had higher levels of omega 3 blood at 8 years of age were less likely to develop asthma or rhinitis at the age of 16. Also read :  Giving Peanut Butter To Babies Prevent Peanut Allergy High levels of omega-6 fatty acids called arachidonic acids are associated with a reduced risk of asthma and rhinitis by the age of 16. "Since allergies a...

The House Too Clean Triggered The Emergence of Allergies In Children

Baby - pixabay.com Cleanliness is a good thing, but if the house is too clean it can make newborns tend to be susceptible to allergies and asthma in the life to come. The study says babies will be less likely to develop allergies or asthma if they are exposed early on in household appliances and allergens from rats, mice, and cats in the first year of life. The results of this study certainly surprised the researchers who have followed the previous research that says that the risk of asthma will increase in residents who live in urban areas that are exposed to many cockroaches, rat droppings, pet feces, and other allergens. This contradictory result surprised the researchers. Also read :  Allergy Chocolate: Symptoms To Treatment Approximately 41% of children who are free of allergies and free of asthma was living in a lot of areas of allergens and bacteria. And only 8% of children with allergies and asthma have been exposed to these allergens since the first ...

Allergy In Children - Not A Trivial Problem!

Allergy - pixabay.com Allergies are not only attacked the skin or lungs as we all know but all the organs of the body, including the brain. How to recognize allergies in children? According to Dr. Widodo Judarwanto, Sp.A of Children Allergy Center RS ​​Bunda, Jakarta, allergic to children is not as simple as expected. Previously, we often hear that allergy symptoms are a cough, runny nose, tightness and itching in the skin. "In fact, allergies can attack all organs and body systems, starting lung, skin, urinary tract, heart, even the central nervous system (brain)," said Widodo. Apparently, a lot of danger and allergy complications that can happen, so it is very risky to interfere with the growth and development of children. "Risk and signs of this allergy can be known since the child was born, sometimes even in the womb was detectable. So, allergies can actually be prevented early on, "he continued. Also read :  Allergy Chocolate? Here's The ...

Can Kids Eat Ice Cream When Colds Cold? This is the word doctor

Ice cream - pixabay.com Apparently eating ice cream when a child coughs a cold can actually help to heal. This is the explanation. Children fuss for ice cream when coughing colds usually make parents restless. Because it has become the belief of many people that ice cream can make the flu get worse. But it turns out exactly the opposite. The milk content in the ice that is believed to increase phlegm is a myth, says James Steckelberg, MD, a consultant at the infectious diseases division and professor of medicine at Mayo Medical School Rochester, Minnesota. "Drinking milk does not cause the body to produce more sputum when it hurts," says Steckelberg. Also read :  Milk Alternative Formula For Cow Milk Allergy In fact, Steckelberg recommends people with a cold cough to drink or eat a variety of dairy products such as ice cream and pudding. Because it can soothe pain in the throat and provide calories needed by the body when the child will not eat. If the child b...

Signs of Peanut Allergy Symptoms And How To Overcome them

Peanuts - pixabay.com Peanuts are one of the most common foods can cause allergies. Unfortunately a lot of confectionary products that contain nuts, making it very difficult for people who are nut allergies to avoid it. Peanut allergy cannot even be cured, so the only way is to avoid eating peanuts or food products that use peanuts. Some people may only be allergic to eating peanuts, but others will only show an allergic reaction if eating products that contain nuts. Also read :  Prevent Baby Food Allergy Symptoms of Peanut Allergy The symptoms of peanut allergy can only be mild, but in certain cases, it can also become severe and even life-threatening. Here are the signs and symptoms of peanut allergy: 1. Skin Reactions A person with a peanut allergy can experience itching, red rash, eczema, swelling, redness, around the mouth and face. Skin reactions are one of the most common symptoms of peanut allergy. Antihistamines can help treat mild allergic reactio...

Do not Underestimate Ear Pain In Children

Moms and baby - pixabay.com Ear pain in children under five years is common and can be very painful. The cause also varies and usually occurs after exposure to upper respiratory tract infections. Know the cause, how to prevent, and care for your baby recover from an earache. Causes of Ear Pain According to the FamilyDoctor site, the eustachian channel, the middle ear contact with the back of the nose, will swell and contain thick mucus if it is infected with bacteria or viruses. Other causes are allergies, colds, or other infections. Ear infections are more common in children because the eustachian channels are shorter and narrower than adults. Also read :  Preventing Allergies In Infants Type of Ear Pain In Children There are several types of earaches that children can experience. Otitis media is caused by fluid in the middle ear or behind the eardrum. It usually does not bother the kids and almost always goes away on its own in a matter of weeks or mont...

4 Chocolate Negative Effects For Children

Baby - pixabay.com Chocolate is one of the favorite foods of all circles in the world. Both children and parents all love chocolate. But children are the ones who most like all the food from chocolate. Because it is very sweet finally chocolate crowned as a favorite food of children today. But it turns out there are some negative effects that will arise if our children too often consume chocolate. Negative effects are especially influential on the child's digestive tool. Especially if you eat chocolate excessively, then certainly more and more negative effects that appear. Also read :  Cow Milk Allergy In Children Here are 4 negative effects of chocolate for children: 1. Chocolate can cause stomach ache and even Diarrhea, Who the hell wants our children to get stomach and diarrhea? Of course there are no parents who want their children to experience abdominal pain and diarrhea simultaneously. In fact, many children who experience nausea, abdominal pain an...

Learn Good and Bad When Little Take Chocolate

Cake - pixabay.com Chocolate is certainly one of the favorite foods for Little. However, not all children can enjoy this sweet food, because some children often experience digestive disorders. Stomach pain caused by chocolate may be associated with various disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies or lactose intolerance. Here are some causes of digestive disorders after eating chocolate; 1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome is chronic indigestion that affects the colon. IBS causes an uncertain reaction in the intestine, such as diarrhea that cannot be retained. If suffering from IBS, shortly after eating chocolate, people may experience bloating, farting, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, constipation or nausea. 2. Food allergies Stomach pain after eating chocolate can also be a result of food allergies. Chocolate products can contain very allergenic ingredients, such as milk, soybeans, and wheat. If allergic to one ingredi...

Baby Under 2 Years Can Not Eat Chocolate, This is the Reason

Children - pixabay.com Sometimes there are still parents who do not understand what foods are allowed and should not be given to their children, especially to the baby whose age is still under one year. In fact, stepping on this age, babies are still prohibited from eating any food, including chocolate. This is said by nutritionist Lowri Turner who says that babies under 18 months should avoid chocolate, especially dark chocolate and milk chocolate or milk-rich chocolate. "But as long as your child is still active, a little sugar will not harm them, but keep in mind if this chocolate should be balanced with nutritious food and also make sure parents are diligent to brush your teeth," said Lowri was quoted as saying from Live Strong. Sugar content in chocolate can damage the enamel on the baby's first tooth. Caffeine is also contained in chocolate is not suitable for young children because of its stimulating effect so that more aggressive. A new baby c...

How To Overcome Chocolate Allergy In Children And Babies Naturally

Children and Baby -pixabay.com Allergy is an overreaction of the immune system or immune system that is caused by allergens or allergens. The cause of the onset of allergic symptoms in the body occurs because the immune system or human immune system attacks incoming allergens. There are several allergic reactions, but the most frequent is an itchy reaction. There is also a more serious allergic reaction can even endanger a person's life. Usually, these allergic symptoms often affect the body of children, because their immune system is still not perfect like adults. Types of Allergies In Children Different Types of Allergies In Children. 1. Types of Dust Allergies One of the most common causes of human allergies is dust. Because we can easily find dust anywhere and anytime. Although it looks simple it turns out in the dust there are millions of bacteria and viruses that can attack the body. In the area of ​​a narrow house usually still have dust even though th...

Proper Nutrition Prevent Child Allergy Risk

Children - pixabay.com Allergies are one of the chronic diseases that can threaten the growth of children. It is important for parents to be aware of allergic risk factors in children, recognize symptoms, including how to prevent and treat them. Child Development Consultant Cipto Mangungkusumo Hospital (RSCM), Dr. Rini Sekartini, said, one of the most important prevention is the provision of nutrition in early life. These nutrients should be easy to digest and tolerant for children who are allergic to cow's milk proteins. " Nutrition received by children in the womb until about two years has a very big role in the quality of growth and development of children and the level of health in adulthood," said Rini in the Nutritalk event themed Early Life Nutrition: Basic and Practical Guidelines Optimization of Child Growth with Allergy Protein Milk Cow, in Jakarta, Thursday (24/3). However, Rini added, there is a certain nutritional intake at the beginning of...

Tips for Patients with Milk Allergy

Family - pixabay.com Milk allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system to milk and its dairy products. Cow's milk is a major cause of milk allergies, but milk from other mammals can also cause allergic reactions. Symptoms of milk allergies that appear directly, for example, are nausea, shortness of breath, and vomiting. After a few minutes, allergy symptoms can develop into diarrhea, stomach cramps, itching of the skin, swelling of the lips. In certain cases, allergy symptoms can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. To make sure a person has a milk allergy , an allergy test is usually performed by a physician or allergist. The following are healthy tips for allergy sufferers of milk: Low / lactose-free milk, dairy products? Big NO! Patients with a milk allergy should avoid animal milk and other dairy products, including low / lactose-free because this milk protein can trigger allergic reactions in the body. Also read...

Recognize Child Signs Allergy Chocolate

Chocolate - pixabay.com Many people think that chocolate is the most delicious food in the world. However, ready to think if there is also an allergy to this one snack. Usually, the symptoms will start to look after a few minutes of eating chocolate. Hm .. what are the symptoms of this chocolate allergy? Here's the review. Itchy Itching is often associated with various signs of allergies, not to mention allergies to chocolate. If your baby has an itch after a few minutes of eating chocolate, there is a possibility he has an allergy to this sweet food. Virginia Van Vynckt of livestrong.com said, actually rarely there are allergic to chocolate . Most of them tend to be allergic to other ingredients in chocolate such as milk, gluten, peanuts, soybeans, or caffeine. But to find out more, it is better to take your baby to a specialist allergy to ensure what happens. Also read :  Important Nutrition For Allergy Children Difficulty breathing Coughing, sneezing, and cold...

Allergy Chocolate? Here's the Cause and Symptoms!

Baby - pixabay.com Who does not like chocolate? So delicious and popular, chocolate can be found in all types of food, either as a snack, dessert, until drinks. However, it turns out there are also some people who can not eat chocolate because of allergies. In this article, GueSehat will explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment for you who are allergic to chocolate ! How come? Chocolate is a mixture of various ingredients. However, the main ingredient of chocolate is cocoa powder or cocoa powder, ie cocoa beans that have been processed. Brown powder is then mixed with sugar, fat, and emulsions such as soy lecithin. Many types of chocolate are made from dairy products. If you are allergic to chocolate, it is generally difficult to know what actually causes allergies, because there are many ingredients in them. Symptoms of Chocolate Allergy If you are allergic to cocoa, your immune system will respond when you eat chocolate. These responses include allergy symptoms ...