Is children's allergic cough contagious?

Allergic cough in children is a common respiratory disease. The occurrence of this disease will affect the healthy growth of children, so parents should learn more about the disease and do a good job of care and prevention. Regarding the question of whether children's allergic cough is contagious, data shows that it is not contagious, which is determined by the cause of the disease. Let’s read the following article with the editor.

Causes of allergic cough in children

The causes of allergic cough and allergic asthma are similar. The causes of allergies are numerous and complex, but they mainly include two aspects: the allergic constitution of patients with allergic cough and environmental factors.

The many factors that cause allergic cough can be divided into two categories: pathogenic factors and inducing factors. Among the above two categories of factors, some factors such as allergens, irritating gases and harmful gases, occupational factors, viruses, food and drugs have dual effects, which can not only lead to the occurrence of allergic cough, but also play an important role in the development of allergic cough.

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, all types of antibiotics or antiviral drugs should be stopped, and care should be taken to avoid contact with allergens.

How to prevent allergic cough in children

1. When seasons change and the temperature changes suddenly, parents should try their best to keep their children warm to avoid catching a chill.

2. Avoid eating foods that may cause allergic symptoms, such as seafood, cold drinks, etc.

3. Do not keep pets or flowers at home, do not lay carpets, and avoid contact with pollen, dust mites, oil smoke, paint, etc.

4. Don’t let your child fall asleep with a plush toy in his or her arms.

5. Dehumidifiers and air filters should be used in bathrooms and basements, and the filters should be replaced regularly.

If children's allergic cough is not treated in time, it will develop into allergic asthma. It is mainly determined by environmental factors and allergic constitution, so it is not contagious. The first step is to actively treat the symptoms and avoid contact with allergens. For children's allergic cough, the principle of treatment-based and prevention-combined approach should be followed.