In an allergy attack, the symptoms experienced depend on where in the body histamine is released. Allergic reactions to foods most often involve the skin, the stomach and intestines (digestive tract), and the mouth and airways (respiratory system). A life-threatening reaction may involve all parts of the body including the cardiovascular system so that the individual goes […]
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Virtually any food can trigger an allergic response. However, studies have found that 80 to 90 percent of children with food allergies are allergic to one or more of these foods: Eggs Peanuts Milk Wheat Soy Other common triggers include: Tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, cashews, Brazil nuts and walnuts) Fish and shellfish (for
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If you think you have food allergies, you should see an allergist, a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies. If you try to diagnose the problem yourself, you run the risk of removing too many foods from your diet and losing important nutrients. Before making a diagnosis, an allergist will take your medical
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A bad reaction to a food doesn’t necessarily mean you have a food allergy. For a true food allergy to be present, two things must be happen: The reaction must involve the immune system. Allergy tests determine if the immune system is involved. The reaction must create certain symptoms. Symptoms alone, however, do not prove
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Medicines are taken daily, whether or not symptoms occur, to prevent asthma attacks. The goal of these medications is to reduce the inflammation in the air passages. They are therefore called anti-inflammatory medications. These medicines need to be taken even when there are no obvious symptoms of asthma. They are particularly helpful in preventing asthma
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The safest and most effective way of opening up the air passages in the lungs when an attack is about to start or has started is by using medications called bronchodilators. They are the “rescue medications.” These medicines are taken as soon as coughing or wheezing starts. Once the symptoms end, the child may need
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The medication given to prevent and treat asthma is usually inhaled, because it gets directly to the lungs, where it is needed. Depending on the child’s age, there are several different devices through which the medicine can be inhaled: Through an inhaler. An inhaler is a device in which the medication is contained in a small
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For all asthma medications, it is very important to follow the doctor’s instructions. Here are some tips to make the most of the medication: Don’t stop the medication that is used to prevent attacks.Because the benefits of preventive medications are not immediate, parents sometimes stop giving the drug regularly or even discontinue it altogether. This
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Children will learn to recognize when an attack may be coming. Here are some of the most common signs: A change in breathing pattern A runny, stuffy nose A cough Feeling or looking tired An itchy, scratchy throat Headache Bad mood Difficulty sleeping Stomachache These are the signs of a more serious attack: The child
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You will have worked out a plan with your doctor and this plan should be followed: Remain calm and confident. Give the prescribed medication. Immediate relief usually occurs after taking bronchodilator medication. This can be repeated after five to ten minutes. Encourage the child to breathe slowly and deeply. Loosen any tight clothing. The child
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to asthma in children. Q: My child really wants a pet. He doesn’t seem allergic to pets, and skin tests show he’s not allergic to dogs or cats. How about it? A: In some cases, a dog or cat may seem to cause no asthma symptoms. But its presence
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to asthma in children. Here is what you can do to make your child’s asthma easier to manage: Keep lines of communication open between you and the doctor, you and the child, and the doctor and the child. Have a written plan that says
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