What should I do if my child has allergic conjunctivitis?

Children are very prone to allergic symptoms. There are many manifestations of allergic symptoms. For example, some allergies can cause conjunctivitis. When this problem occurs, parents should supervise their children to protect their eyes, develop good eye habits, and give their children appropriate medications.

1. Many children like to rub their eyes with their hands or wipe their eyes with their sleeves. This is a very unhygienic habit. Many children do not pay attention to eye hygiene and come into contact with some allergic items, which leads to allergic conjunctivitis and red, swollen and itchy eyes. If they rub their eyes with dirty hands due to the itching, this will aggravate the symptoms of conjunctivitis.

2. Allergic conjunctivitis is mostly caused by contact with some allergens. Flowers, pollen, dust, mold and animals are common causes of eye allergies, which can cause discomfort such as red eyes, itchy eyes, swelling, etc. If children do not pay attention to hygiene, come into contact with these items, and then rub their eyes with their hands, they can easily develop the disease.

3. The best way to treat children's allergic chronic conjunctivitis is to avoid allergenic substances and environments. Therefore, parents should try to keep their children away from allergens, so as to effectively cure allergic eye diseases. In addition, parents should prevent their children from rubbing their eyes due to eye discomfort. To prevent worsening of symptoms.

4. Generally, if a child suffers from allergic conjunctivitis, you can apply cold compresses and use eye drops to reduce swelling and eye inflammation, and relieve itching. Your child may use anti-inflammatory eye drops. For example, cortisone eye drops can be used in combination with antibiotic eye drops such as chloramphenicol, as well as anti-allergic eye drops such as sodium cromoglycate and Anlisong. Note that cortisone should not be used for too long.

5. Parents must take good care of their children if they have allergic conjunctivitis. Generally, conjunctivitis will cause increased eye secretions, so when parents find sticky pus in the eyes, they must wipe it clean with cotton in time. Pay attention to home hygiene, clean the room regularly to reduce dust. Also, try to let children go out during the outbreak to reduce contact with outdoor allergens.