Why are so many kids suffering from allergies?
Did you know that kid’s immune systems don’t fully develop until
they are 7 or 8 years old? And according
to the “hygiene hypothesis”, hay fever, mold allergies and asthma are all being
fueled because kids very rarely play in mud, jump through puddles or have household
pets. Plus, the continuous rounds of medications
like antibiotics and allergy medications makes them weak and their immune
system even weaker.
Airborne allergens seem to be one of the biggest culprits
for allergies in kids. These allergens are inhaled through the nose, eyes and
ears. They are split into two types – seasonal
and perennial. Seasonal is normally
spring and fall, when the wind pollinated plants are in full bloom. On windy days it is best to keep kids inside.
If your child suffers year-round, it is not so easy to avoid the allergens from
pollens, dust mites, molds and other particles your child is sensitive to.
Another form of allergies or chronic respiratory illness is
called allergic rhinitis. This is a
condition when your child’s immune system mistakes airborne particles as bad
guys and sends out a full blown army to attack.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is brought about by outdoor
contaminants and it is often referred to as hay fever – though hay really has nothing
to do with it. Interior allergic
rhinitis is activated by allergens like dust mites, mold and animal dander.
Understanding allergies and why they affect our children can
help us figure out ways to stop them before they start and/or lessen the
symptoms. No parent likes to see their
child suffer. So, every once in a while
help your child build up his full immune system by letting them get dirty!
Read what ABC is saying about allergy drops and why more
doctors are prescribing them for allergy treatments.
And for all your allergy remedies visit allergena.com.
And for all your allergy remedies visit allergena.com.
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