Many parents have experienced the problem of allergies in their children to some extent. So at what stage are children more likely to be allergic? What are the symptoms of allergies in children? Will symptoms appear immediately after an allergy? Can allergens be avoided in the future?
When children are about 6 months old and adding complementary foods, they are at a stage where they are prone to allergies. Adding complementary foods is a process of constant trying. Children may be very sensitive to new foods and can quickly develop adverse reactions. This process is called allergic reactions. There are also many children who are allergic to a certain food or ingredient, or they may be allergic to an environment they have not been exposed to. As a parent, you must observe carefully.
What are the symptoms of allergies in children?
Children There are many symptoms of food allergy. The specific symptoms depend on the degree of allergy. If the symptoms are mild, it may cause skin rash, itching, etc. This is the most common symptom. If the symptoms are severe, urticaria may appear all over the body. In addition, gastrointestinal and respiratory system discomfort may also occur.
Will children with allergies develop symptoms immediately?
Allergies are divided into immediate and delayed reactions. Immediate reactions are generally more serious allergies. Allergy symptoms will appear immediately upon exposure, such as mango allergy , milk allergy, etc. However, what parents should pay attention to is the delayed reaction, which generally manifests as chronic reactions in the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, and respiratory system. For example, some children eat, drink, and defecate normally after replacing milk powder at one year old. Yes, but I kept coughing and had repeated respiratory tract infections. It was easy to be ignored. Everyone thought it was due to poor immunity. It wasn’t until I checked for allergens when I was more than two years old that I found out that I was allergic to milk protein. I had a mild allergy and was fine after switching to hydrolyzed milk powder.
Can allergens be avoided in the future?
If the child has a mild allergy, you can wait until the child is older and has a relatively strong immune system before trying it again, and gradually let the child build tolerance; if the child has a severe allergy, he or she needs to be under the guidance of a doctor. For dietary control, many studies have shown that breast milk contains a variety of immune globulin and antibodies that fight allergies. Therefore, for children with allergies, appropriately extending breastfeeding is also beneficial to preventing allergies.
