Do you know how many allergy sufferers there are on the mainland?
A hot search two days ago scared me!
And that's just allergic rhinitis, the number is so huge!
What is even more shocking is that the number of children on the mainland who are "devastated" by allergies has exceeded 40%:
Among them, most children suffer from common allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis and allergic cough; the allergens are mostly pollen, dust mites and so on.
There are also many children with serious allergies, who live in the water every day and are in pain:
In the face of allergies, many parents will choose to take their children to do desensitization treatment, and many parents are waiting and seeing:
Will it have any drawbacks? What kind of treatment is suitable for babies?
Today, HKUST is here to talk to you about these things you want to know about [desensitization treatment]!
Remember, nothing is a panacea, and if you do, call the police right away! He must be a liar!
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Desensitization therapy, also known as specific immunotherapy, can control or alleviate allergic symptoms, and is mostly used for allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergies, etc.
It cannot completely cure allergies! There are certain limitations:
Generally, there are only 2 types of children who need to be desensitized:
1. Repeated allergies are not good, the source of allergies is determined and difficult to avoid, such as pollen, etc.
2. After allergies, the effect of drug treatment is not good, and it can be improved by taking medicine, but it will recur when the drug is stopped.
And in the process of desensitization treatment, there are still very few people who may appear
Worsening conditions, such as severe allergic asthma, rhinitis or rashes, allergies, itching, and even anaphylactic shock, are not highly likely to occur.
The site of injection desensitization may appear redness, swelling, itching, urticaria, etc.
Due to the different ages and degrees of allergies of the baby, the corresponding desensitization treatment methods are also different.
So, which treatment is right for your baby? What do parents need to do during treatment?
Desensitization treatment is generally divided into two types, subcutaneous injection and sublingual administration.
◆ Sublingual desensitization, the recommended treatment age is over 4 years old (when the treatment need is strong, it can be used for babies over 3 years old by doctors), often used for simple dust mite allergies, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma babies, the cost is about 4000 yuan.
◆ Subcutaneous injection desensitization, the recommended treatment age is more than 5 years old, suitable for babies with allergies to a variety of allergens, such as grass seeds, pollen, dust mites, mold, pet hair dander, etc., the cost is about 30,000 yuan.
Relatively speaking, subcutaneous desensitization is better, but the probability of adverse reactions is also higher.
If you have already decided to undergo desensitization treatment, then KTC will give you 3 suggestions:
Of course, in addition to desensitization treatment, there are some other ways to deal with allergies:
1. Avoid allergens
As soon as you notice that your baby is allergic to a food or substance, stop eating or touching it immediately.
When the spring flowers bloom, the nose is itchy and the eyes are the typical symptoms of hay fever:
◆ The north is mainly pine, cypress, birch, willow pollen;
◆ The south is mainly sycamore pollen,
Therefore, sensitive people should pay attention to avoiding periods with high pollen concentrations when traveling.
It's about to be time for the willows to flutter again, are you ready?
2. Medication
The most commonly used antihistamines are: Karretam, diphenhydramine, and cistermine.
Although the use of these antihistamines can alleviate symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching, it does not fundamentally treat allergies.
Medication is more appropriate for adults and is not suitable for long-term use in your baby.
3. Hydrolysis therapy
When babies develop allergies to cow's milk proteins, we can choose to drink deeply hydrolyzed formulas (hypoallergenic).
If drinking deep hydrolyzed formula still has an allergic reaction, then choose amino acid formula (non-sensitive).
4. Probiotic therapy
Now a growing body of research confirms that probiotic preparations are helpful in relieving allergies.
It can gradually restore the health of the disordered intestinal flora, better promote the digestion and absorption of food, reduce the absorption of potentially sensitizing ingredients into the bloodstream through the intestine, and avoid allergies.
All the bacteria in our gut are foreign, entering the digestive tract through food, contacts, etc., and none of the gut bacteria are intrinsically produced. So don't worry!
01 What department is desensitization treatment hanging?
Dermatology, allergy or respiratory medicine.
02Can I get vaccinated during desensitization treatment?
Vaccinations are not recommended, and they should be considered after the body has fully recovered!
03Why are desensitization not recommended for young children?
Because the baby's immune function has not yet been fully developed, it will affect the effect of desensitization treatment.
04 When do I need desensitization treatment for allergic rhinitis?
In cases of severe illness or persistent allergic rhinitis for many years, and drug therapy is ineffective, desensitization therapy is recommended.
05How often is the frequency of desensitization treatment?
◆ Sublingual serving: Take 2-3 minutes before swallowing. The dose of the drug is gradually increased from low to high, generally reaching a saturated dose in 3-5 weeks and maintaining use for a period of time.
◆ Subcutaneous injection: inject once a week, gradually increase the dose of the drug, when the body reaches a stable blood concentration, inject one injection every 1-2 months.
Generally it is necessary to insist on 3-5 years, depending on the specific situation.
After talking about how to deal with allergies, do not be "complacent" without allergies.
Because the baby's autoimmunity is not very perfect, it is easy to be recruited without paying attention, so it needs to be paid attention at any time!
Fighting allergies is a protracted battle, during which parents not only need to have a full understanding of allergies, but also know how to deal with them.
Desensitization treatment is also a test of willpower!