What should I do if my baby has allergies around his mouth?

Nowadays, allergies are still related to personal constitution. Some people are born with allergies, so once they come into contact with allergens, the body will have allergic symptoms. In mild cases, the skin will turn red, and in severe cases, the skin may ulcerate. In fact, babies are also prone to allergies because their skin has not yet reached the same resistance as adults. So, what should I do if my baby has allergies around his mouth?

If your child has repeated persistent coughing and runny nose and is suspected to have allergies, how should parents deal with it?

1. Take your child to see an allergy specialist at least once (some hospitals have allergy or asthma specialists). The examination by a specialist is very important for making a clear diagnosis. Parents should pay attention to the timing of the visit: (1) Cough, especially when accompanied by an asthma attack but without fever. (2) Persistent runny nose and cough for more than 2 weeks, especially when multiple antibiotics have been used with no effective results.

2. Parents should carefully observe each time their child has an attack: It is best to keep detailed records, which will help you find the cause (allergen). The key points of observation include: (1) Where do the symptoms worsen, outdoors or at home? Tips: Severe symptoms outdoors are often caused by pollen allergies. This type of pollen mostly comes from wind-pollinated plants. The flowers are small and not bright, so they are not conspicuous. It is recommended that these children play in places with few trees and preferably near water, such as riverbanks and beaches. Outdoor activities should be reduced during the windy and flower-blowing season. Children with more severe symptoms at home may be allergic to house dust mites. Attention should be paid to indoor ventilation. In the dry season, the floor should be mopped and furniture should be wiped frequently. If air conditioning is used, the filter should be cleaned frequently.

(2) When are the symptoms most severe?

Tips: If the onset is related to the season, pay attention to the factors such as flowering season, mold, and animal hair loss, and avoid them.

(3) When are symptoms worse, during the day or at night?

Tips: If the symptoms get worse at night, you may be allergic to dust mites in the mattress and pillows. You can increase the ironing and sun exposure of bedding.

(4) Which position aggravates the symptoms: standing or lying down?

Tips: If the condition worsens when lying on your back, there may be backflow of nasal secretions. You can change to sleeping on your stomach or side.

(5) Are there any special circumstances that may have caused the condition, such as exercise, diet, paint, or any suspicious contact history?

3. Do not change doctors frequently: Please choose a relatively fixed doctor for your child, show the doctor your child’s medical records, and let him be as familiar with the child’s condition as possible, including genetics and family situation, so as to make the diagnosis as accurate as possible and have more long-term considerations for treatment.