Allergies are the major cause of sickness in most of the children and it is disheartening for the parents to see their child suffering. Though it is not possible for parents to control or prevent it fully but early detection of type of allergy can enhance the child’s quality of life, and decrease the number of missed school days and help parents reduce their leaves from work to take care of the child. An allergic disease affects about 35% of all children and has been increasing in recent years.

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What are allergies?

Allergies are abnormal reactions from your immune system to things that are usually harmless to most people. Our immune system protects us from harmful organisms that cause illness. If you have an allergy that means your immune system mistakes a harmless substance as an invader. There are various substances that can cause different type of allergy or allergic reactions like some foods, dust, plants, pollens, or medicines and these substances are called allergens.

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Why do allergies occur?

The reason for different type of allergy can be unkown. Inheritance can be one reason. If your close family member has allergies, you can be at higher risk of having them. There are also some substances that cause an allergic reaction. When the immune system fights with allergens thinking it will harm the body and it causes symptoms on the body which can range from mild to fatal at times. To defend the body, the immune system makes antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and these antibodies can cause certain cells to release chemicals into the bloodstream. The release of these chemicals is what causes the allergic reactions and it can affect eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Some type of allergy are seasonal which means that they occur at a specific time of the year (when pollen count is high) while other allergies can happen when a person comes in contact with an allergen.

In children, skin allergies are most common followed by food allergies and respiratory allergies.

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What are some of the common allergens?

• Skin allergies are caused by dust, dirt, dyes or mold.
• Air borne allergens are the most common which are carried through the air and include dust mites, pollens, pets and cockroaches.
• Food allergies are caused by food allergens like cow’s milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, soy and wheat.
• Insect allergies can cause swelling, redness and itching at the site of the bite.
• Few medicines can also cause allergic reactions.
• Chemicals in dyes, household cleaners and pesticides also act as allergens.

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What are the symptoms?

The type or severity of symptoms may vary from person to person and allergy to allergy. 

Skin allergies can cause redness, rashes, eczema, hives and contact dermatitis and can be painful and irritating for your child.

Whereas type of Airborne allergy can cause allergic rhinitis, which mostly develops by the age of 10 in kids, reaches its peak in teens and early twenties and often disappears between the ages of 40-60. Symptoms may include sneezing, itchy nose, sore throat, stuffy nose and coughing. 

Food, medicines or insect allergies cause wheezing, trouble in breathing, coughing, hoarseness, throat tightness, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, swelling and itchy, watery or swollen eyes.

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How to diagnose allergies?

For skin allergies, your doctor will ask for the medical history of your child and family to identify a potential allergen. If required, the doctor might conduct a patch test or a skin prick test. In both these tests, a small amount of allergen is introduced in the skin to check for any allergic reaction. If diagnosed with a skin allergy, your pediatrician will prescribe an ointment or a gentle skin cleanser for your child’s skin allergy treatment.

If your child has cold-like symptoms which last for longer than a week or two or develops a cold at the same time every year, then your doctor might diagnose an allergy and prescribe some medications. Skin tests and blood tests are conducted to find the cause of an allergy. 

To detect food allergies early in toddlers, paediatricians advise introducing one new food to the baby at a time. Maintain a food diary and note down the food along with the date when you first gave it to your child and note down any discomfort or allergies that the child developed.

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Home remedies for allergies:

Although there is no specific cure for allergies, the symptoms can be managed either by avoiding the allergen or taking proper medications. Few home remedies for allergies are mentioned below:

Saline nasal solution:

Nasal solution has been found to reduce the effects in both children and adults as it helps to clean mucus from the nose.

HEPA filters:

HEPA filters trap the airborne particles such as dust, pollen & pet dander and efficiently reduce the allergens inside the home.

Acupuncture:

Acupuncture has shown positive results in both seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. 

Honey:

Honey is one of the best naturally available home remedies for different type of allergy. It contains amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants which helps in healing. According to a theory, eating locally manufactured honey might reduce your allergic reaction over time to the pollen that the bees collect in your area to make their honey. But in some cases, when the honey is produced, it might get contaminated with bee pollen and pollen from other plants like buckwheat, tulips and sunflower. In case you are allergic to pollen, so you might also become allergic to honey.

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Air Conditioners and Humidifiers:

Air conditioners and humidifiers can lower the growth of mildew and mold that cause allergies.

Peppermint oil:

Peppermint oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can lower the symptoms of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Eucalyptus oil: 

Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial properties that acts as a wonderful home remedies for allergies.

Steam inhalation:

Inhaling steam can help to ease a stuffy nose and breathe comfortably.

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Nutrients/ Foods that can help: 

Vitamin C: Vitamin C boosts the immune system and acts as a natural antihistamine. Fruits & vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, citrus fruits, kiwi, strawberries, winter squash, tomatoes and tomato juice are high in vitamin C.

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Bromelain: Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and is also available as a supplement.

Probiotics: Probiotics help the body maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria and boosts the immune system which helps to fight allergies. It can be found in fermented food like wine, buttermilk, yogurt, kimchi and pickled vegetables.

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Quercetin: Quercetin is an antioxidant that helps to lower allergy symptoms. It is found in apples, berries, black tea, broccoli, grapes, red onions and red wine.

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Cold compress: Rashes can be treated naturally by applying cold compress on the affected area.

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Home remedies for Child’s Skin allergy treatment:

Oatmeal bath: Oats can help in treating eczema and reduce itchiness. Adding oats to your bath water will help.

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Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera helps in healing wounds and works as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral and antioxidant.

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Coconut oil: Coconut oil is high in unsaturated fats and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which can relieve itching and rashes and is an excellent remedy for child’s skin allergy treatment.

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Epsom salts (or Dead Sea salts): Adding Epsom salt or dead sea salts in your child’s bath water can help to soothe muscle pains and relieve itching and scaling.

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