Allergies In Children

Many people do not think young children can have allergies as doctors at one time believed since the nasal cavities are not completely developed then allergy problems should not exist.

Today, we now know allergic rhinitis is one of the most chronic childhood diseases. The main reason children suffer from allergies and others do not, returns to heredity. If only one parent has allergies their children have 30% to 50% percent chance of developing allergies and if cases where both parents is allergic, the percentage rises to 60% to 80%.

The allergy most frequently observed in both infants and children is an allergy to cow's milk protein. This typically occurs during the first years. Before a child can develop an allergy, he or she must first be exposed to a substance that can then be considered an allergen.

Besides food allergies that the children may include indoor allergens such as mold, mites, and pets, outdoor allergens include weeds, tree pollen and grass.

If you think your child may have allergies, then there are some physical symptoms that can help you make an informed decision before visiting your doctor.

The symptoms of food allergies in infants can cause your toddler to colic, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, eczema, cry more than they should, and who are cold, as congestion airways.

Physical symptoms that can show that your child has an allergy include blue / brownish discoloration around both eyes, bags under the eyes and the eyes may look red and irritated, and ears and cheeks may appear flushed. Your toddler may not be able to explain how they feel, but you may notice mouth breathing, rubbing their noise, sniffling, sneezing, congestion and that can make breathing difficult for them .

If you notice that your child still complains of a sore throat, nasal congestion a bit and had to be treated for chronic ear infections, you can ask your doctor is your toddler may be suffering from allergies since they also accompany allergies.

Remember, allergies can cause excess secretion of mucus, which causes swelling of the nasal cavity and breathing can be difficult when your child goes to bed. It can be so bad that he or she can breath, cough or awaken in the middle of the night unable to breathe properly. If sleep disturbances occur from allergies, it can result in sleep apnea.