Spring is the germination of life, the most full of vitality of the season, spring warm blossoms, peach red willow green, grass long warblers flying, birds and flowers... Such a beautiful season, but it is also a high incidence season for people with allergies.
With the rise of spring temperatures, flowers and trees have begun to spread sperm and pollinate, and the reproduction of various viruses and microorganisms has also begun to become active.
For adolescents and children, the autoimmunity is weak, the skin is relatively delicate, with the more and more frequent outings, increasing the chance of the skin directly contacting various allergens in the air, it is easier to lead to the emergence of allergies, resulting in parents deeply trapped, children are in pain.
Compared with the other three seasons, children are most likely to have allergies in the spring, because the spring climate is suitable, all kinds of bacteria, germs are relatively active, allergens are also greatly increased, if the child itself is an allergic constitution, contact with allergens is more likely to be due to allergies. For several allergens that are common in spring, please keep in mind the parents.
1. Inhalation allergens
In spring, many flowers and trees will sprout and blossom, and the pollen in the air will increase sharply, coupled with some floating dust, car exhaust and other pollutants, it is easy to cause children's skin allergies, and even cough, asthma and so on.
2. Ingestion allergens
In daily life, some children will have food allergies, because the child's body cannot withstand the stimulation caused by the food, resulting in allergic reactions in the digestive system or systemic. Milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, beef and lamb, seafood, etc. may become allergens.
3. Contact allergens
Spring temperatures are hot and cold, and children who are sensitive to changes in temperature are often prone to allergies. In addition, children exposed to bacteria, mold, viruses, parasites, etc. in the spring may also cause allergy symptoms.
4. Born with allergies
In general, children born with allergies are more likely to develop allergies than other children, and children with allergies may not find the cause of allergic reactions. Therefore, children with allergies need to pay more attention to avoid contact with allergens.
What are the manifestations of your child's allergies?
1. Dry, itchy and eczema-
When children are allergic, there may be mild erythema, edema, and some eczema-like changes on the child's face and body. Your child may scratch constantly. Severe eczema also occurs with skin redness, rashes, blisters, peeling and other phenomena.
2. Cough, runny nose, nasal congestion
In the spring, children with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, and nasal congestion should first consider whether it is allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is sometimes thought to be a cold, in fact, the duration of symptoms of the general cold is about 7-10 days, if the child's "cold symptoms" last for more than 2 weeks, the possibility of allergies should be considered.
3. Allergic cough or asthma
If the child has a cough or asthma attack in the spring or autumn, and there is a more obvious cough or even wheezing in the spring, it is considered that it is an allergic cough or asthma, and the doctor needs to judge the condition and treat it.
4. Itchy eyes, rub eyes, red and swollen eyes
Some children have red and swollen mouths, rotten tongues, etc. in the spring, and even show itchy eyes, redness and swelling, tears, rubbing eyes, and repeated water in the external ear canal, which may be allergic conjunctivitis.
5. Vomiting, diarrhea
If the child often has stomach discomfort and diarrhea, parents should also pay attention. It may be digestive symptoms caused by food allergies, or gastrointestinal discomfort caused by cold food.
How can I prevent allergic diseases?
1. Reduce pollen exposure
Pollen is the "culprit" of the disease, and reducing the exposure of pollen will effectively reduce the symptoms and severity of the disease.
We can close doors and windows during peak pollen seasons; avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, wear masks when going out, and wear long-sleeved shirts to reduce skin exposure; use air purifiers at home; use pollen barriers, temporarily relocate to other areas, and so on.
2. Use a nasal suction device skillfully
There is a nasal cleaner called physiological sea salt water, which after pressing, makes the physiological sea salt water continue to flow, so that the part of the nasal cavity can be cleaned, thereby effectively reducing the phenomenon of nasal secretions adhering to the nasopharynx and dripping back of the nose. Moreover, it has no drug component, which can reduce the adverse reactions of some drugs for children, and it is also very recommended in the clinic that the cleaning of the nasal saline and physical protection are also very recommended.
3. Choose the mask correctly
Because the defense function of the child's respiratory mucosa is relatively weak, and some inhalable particulate matter will also cause the child to have initial sensitization, it is especially important to wear a mask. For the choice of masks, it is recommended to doctors that you should choose medical surgical masks or N95 masks with better sealing, and they should be replaced daily when used.
4. Avoid the pollen period
When children are allergic, their face and body may be mildly erythematous, edematous, and some are wet
At the same time, it should also be noted that the distribution of pollen is regional, affected by various factors such as climate, humidity, temperature, wind and so on, so the control time of pollen varies from place to place.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully observe and record the time of symptoms, summarize the local pollen dispersion law over the years, and combine the forecast of the local meteorological department to choose the appropriate time to start the corresponding prevention and control.