Allergies

Food allergies can cause problems ranging from eczema to life-threatening allergic reactions. These reactions are more commonly found in cow's milk, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Infants at risk for developing food allergy are those with a biological parent or sibling with existing, or history of, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, or food allergy. (Pat, B. July 3, 2008) Restricting a mother's diet during pregnancy and while breast-feeding have been tried as approaches to protecting against food allergies, but they have not been proven to be effective. Breast milk is the least likely to trigger an allergic reaction, and it strengthens an infant's immune system. Experts recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first four to six months. (Moore, D. January 17 2009) Food allergies can cause problems ranging from eczema to life-threatening allergic reactions. These reactions are more commonly found in cow's milk, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Infants at risk for developing food allergy are those with a biological parent or sibling with existing, or history of, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, or food allergy. (Pat, B. July 3, 2008) Restricting a mother's diet during pregnancy and while breast-feeding have been tried as approaches to protecting against food allergies, but they have not been proven to be effective. Breast milk is the least likely to trigger an allergic reaction, and it strengthens an infant's immune system. Experts recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first four to six months. (Moore, D. January 17 2009) Since some airborne substances may trigger allergy or asthma symptoms, reducing contact with these substances early in life may delay or prevent allergy or asthma symptoms. Research for this is clearest with dust mites. If your child is at high risk of developing allergies, there are steps you can take to control dust mites.se zippered, "allergen-impermeable" covers on pillows and mattresses and wash bedding in hot water weekly. Indoor humidity should be kept below 50%. If possible, carpets and upholstered furniture should be removed from your infant's bedroom. Tobacco Smoke It is very important not to expose your children to tobacco smoke before or after birth. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of your child wheezing during infancy. Exposing children to secondhand smoke has also been shown to increase the development of asthma and other chronic respiratory illnesses. Since some airborne substances may trigger allergy or asthma symptoms, reducing contact with these substances early in life may delay or prevent allergy or asthma symptoms. Research for this is clearest with dust mites. If your child is at high risk of developing allergies, there are steps you can take to control dust mites.se zippered, "allergen-impermeable" covers on pillows and mattresses and wash bedding in hot water weekly. Indoor humidity should be kept below 50%. If possible, carpets and upholstered furniture should be removed from your infant's bedroom. Tobacco Smoke It is very important not to expose your children to tobacco smoke before or after birth. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of your child wheezing during infancy. Exposing children to secondhand smoke has also been shown to increase the development of asthma and other chronic respiratory illnesses. Allergic and Asthma Allergic and Asthma BREASTFEEDING MOTHER BREASTFEEDING MOTHER REFERENCE American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Prevention of allergies and asthma in infant. Retrieved from:www.aaai.org'prevention-of-allergies-asthma-in-infant Diane,M. September 2, 2010. About infant asthma. Retrieved from:www.livestrong.com/article/217195-about-infant-asthma-treatment. Retrieve from:www.cdc.gov/asthma/intervention/mother_medical.htm REFERENCE American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Prevention of allergies and asthma in infant. Retrieved from:www.aaai.org'prevention-of-allergies-asthma-in-infant Diane,M. September 2, 2010. About infant asthma. Retrieved from:www.livestrong.com/article/217195-about-infant-asthma-treatment. Retrieve from:www.cdc.gov/asthma/intervention/mother_medical.htm If you believe your child may have allergies or asthma, it is important to seek the right medical help. Testing done by an allergist is generally safe and effective for children of all ages. Allergy tests, combined with the knowledge of your allergy specialist to interpret them, can give precise information about what your child is and is not allergic to. Breast-feeding exclusively for the first four to six months, or using a hypoallergenic formula, may delay or prevent atopic dermatitis and milk allergy. (Bass, P. june 19, 2010) Reducing exposure to some allergens, such as dust mites, may delay or prevent allergy or asthma symptoms. Exposure to tobacco smoke before and after birth increases your infant's risk of developing wheezing and asthma. A delay in medical treatment for an infant experiencing an asthma attack can lead to death. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of infant asthma, in order to identify the condition and find the appropriate treatment. (Diane, M. September 2, 2010) If you believe your child may have allergies or asthma, it is important to seek the right medical help. Testing done by an allergist is generally safe and effective for children of all ages. Allergy tests, combined with the knowledge of your allergy specialist to interpret them, can give precise information about what your child is and is not allergic to. Breast-feeding exclusively for the first four to six months, or using a hypoallergenic formula, may delay or prevent atopic dermatitis and milk allergy. (Bass, P. june 19, 2010) Reducing exposure to some allergens, such as dust mites, may delay or prevent allergy or asthma symptoms. Exposure to tobacco smoke before and after birth increases your infant's risk of developing wheezing and asthma. A delay in medical treatment for an infant experiencing an asthma attack can lead to death. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of infant asthma, in order to identify the condition and find the appropriate treatment. (Diane, M. September 2, 2010) . .