Agree that the nozzles and constant chihi for the mother are at least a cause for concern, and some without hesitation begin treatment. The most terrible thing in this situation is that the course of treatment begins without a correct diagnosis and observation within one or two days. This article is designed to help young parents distinguish the onset of acute respiratory infections and colds from spring allergies in children.
Allergy to bloom: symptoms
Unfortunately, the signs of the onset of colds and hay fever (the so-called allergy to flowering) are sometimes very similar. Because many parents first of all begin to give the baby antiviral, immunostimulating drugs. Harm they will not bring, but the benefits of such treatment are few.
To determine the symptoms of bloom allergy, first go to a specialist for advice. Self-medication can cost you the health of the baby. Now more on how to distinguish the allergy from flowering.
It is worth noting that not all signs of acute respiratory disease manifest in seasonal allergies in children. You will never see a red neck, inflamed lymph nodes in a child with pollinosis. Also, the child does not have a rise in temperature, characteristic weakness and body aches, and nausea when bloating allergies are observed. However, among the signs of blossom allergy, periodic headaches may occur.
To recognize an allergy in the spring in children, it is necessary to undergo a detailed and immunological analysis of the blood. Never prescribe medication yourself. This can aggravate the situation. In addition, the doctor does not always immediately prescribe medication to a small patient. If this is not the first case of an allergic attack, then to facilitate the condition, a specialist can offer an antihistamine.
Allergies in the spring in children: what should mom do?
If you have already determined that during the flowering season the child has to fight with hay fever, all preventive measures must be constantly used:
- in hot windy weather it is better to stay at home, as the concentration of pollen at this time is very high;
- install a humidifier in the child's room;
- set the mesh on the windows and clean it regularly;
- Rinse the eyes of the child, using salt solutions, always clean the spout.
To treat allergy to flowering, the child uses three main methods. The first involves taking antiallergic drugs. The second option suggests the use of drugs for the removal of symptoms (rhinitis or edema), they are used to support the child before the appointment of a treatment regimen. The third method involves preparing the body for the flowering period with aromatherapy. Any of the options should be assigned by a specialist.