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What is an allergic reaction

Currently, many children suffer from some type of allergy and its incidence is increasing year after year. In a mild way, the manifestations of allergy in children almost always present themselves in the same way: through sneezing, congestion of the nose and eyes, or skin reactions.When the child is suffering an allergic reaction, his body presents a exaggerated response to being exposed to certain substances called allergens, which can be present in chemicals in certain materials, in the environment, in food or in medicines.

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Natural remedies for children allergic to pollen

2020

On our site we show you 10 home remedies that can help combat seasonal allergies. Pollen allergy is one of the most common disorders in childhood. It is the reaction to the pollen that plants and flowers release into the air, and that causes annoying symptoms. Here are some homemade tricks so that parents can help their children alleviate the symptoms of pollen allergy.

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10 home remedies to combat pollen allergy

2020

Pollen allergy, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is one of the most common allergies in childhood. It is a reaction to pollen that plants, flowers and herbs release into the air, causing uncomfortable and bothersome symptoms in children and adults. Seasonal allergy usually appears in spring and summer, and causes runny nose and nasal congestion, watery eyes, conjunctivitis, cough, asthma, itchy nose, mouth, throat or skin, headaches and even vomiting and diarrhea.

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Children with skin allergies

2020

Skin allergies occur when some substance, agent or element comes into contact with the body, be it animals, food, medicine, insects, chemical elements or even the sun.The delicate skin of children reacts against the substance in question and causes dermatitis, itching, rash, eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, redness.

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Allergy. Allergic children

2020

An allergy is an immune response or overreaction to substances that are generally not harmful. The allergy is caused by a highly sensitive immune system, which leads to the wrong immune response. Normally, the immune system protects the body from harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses.

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What is an allergic reaction

2020

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Rhinitis in childhood. Causes and treatment

2020

It may be one more symptom of an allergy and it may not. We often confuse rhinitis cases and think that simply our son & 39; must have a pollen allergy & 39 ;. The sneezing, the red eyes ... everything seems to fit. But it's not always like this. Sometimes rhinitis appears at another time and is not indicative of any allergies.

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Treatment of allergic children

2020

The goal of allergy treatment in children is to reduce symptoms caused by inflammation of the affected tissues. Of course, the best & 34; treatment & 34; is to prevent children from being exposed to allergens in the first place. While it may be impossible to completely avoid anything that causes allergies, often steps can be taken to reduce exposure.

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Allergy Tests in Children

2020

Allergy tests in children help detect which allergens they are allergic to. The history of symptoms is important in the diagnosis of allergies. It is very important to observe whether symptoms vary according to the time of day, the seasons, or possible exposures to pets and other potential allergens.

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The fruits that cause more allergy

2020

Fruit is one of the foods that cause the most allergies in children. But among all of them, there are some fruits that are especially allergenic. We will tell you which are, among all, the fruits that cause the most allergy in children and what types of treatments exist for children's allergies. Peach, melon and kiwi are plant-based foods that cause more allergies in children.

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Antihistamines in pregnancy

2020

With the arrival of spring, the cases of allergies increase: rhinitis, respiratory difficulties, dermatitis. What happens if we are pregnant and we have an allergy? Can we take antihistamines to alleviate the discomfort they cause in pregnancy? Most antihistamines are contraindicated during pregnancy, although they can be purchased without a prescription.