We have collected the most popular questions about child allergies in this article..

• Does the allergic rash have its own special characteristics How not to confuse it with a sweat, for example? Or with any infectious disease?

The first manifestations of an allergic rash are usually hyperemia and dry skin on the cheeks, then there may be wet areas and crusts.. But the rash may differ depending on the age.. Better to show the child to a specialist.

• I read that children very rarely have a " What's the Difference?

" They have an increased level of IgE in the blood, general and specific for various allergens: food, household, pollen.. Pseudo-allergic reactions depend on the amount of the allergen (there is no rash for one orange slice, but there is a whole one) and are caused by problems of internal organs (liver, pancreas).

• Our son (he is 2 years old) reacts very violently to contact with animals - an itchy rash appears, sneezing. This summer we wanted to spend at the sea. Will it harm the baby's health

If you go to the sea with a baby, you need to be there for at least 3 weeks. It is better to avoid contact with cats, as with repeated contact, the reaction intensifies (information accumulates in the body).

• Tests have shown that our child is allergic to house ticks. Is it possible to completely clear the apartment of him?

Remove all old items, carpets, stuffed animals, old pillows and blankets. Carry out wet cleaning 2 times a week. "

• Is it true that children respond very well to specific immunotherapy? How long does this treatment last Is it dangerous for the child with new complications?

ASIT-allergen-specific therapy is indeed a very promising method of treatment with microdoses of allergens, aimed at developing one's own immunity (protective antibodies). Children spend from 5-6 years old, lasts 2-3 years. But like any ASIT method, it has its own indications and contraindications.. To do this, you need to consult with an allergist..

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