Is it good for children to have red and swollen lips?

Children are so young, and generally speaking, their facial complexion should be very good. However, some children have red and swollen lips. This is because the children may not be able to regulate their bodies very well. If this happens, parents must help their children solve the problem. But what is going on with my child's red and swollen lips?

Swelling of lips for no reason may be angioedema. Angioedema is mainly an allergic reaction limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which can be caused by drug allergies, insect stings, desensitization injections or eating certain foods (especially eggs, shells, and nuts). It is a temporary, localized, painless subcutaneous or submucosal edema. The main cause of the disease is type I allergic reaction caused by foreign proteins or drugs. [Diagnostic points] ① It is more common in the loose connective tissue around the lips, more often in the upper lip than in the lower lip. ② The swelling develops rapidly and is obvious within 10 minutes. The edema area is bright and flushed, painless but with a feeling of distension, burning and itching. The swelling may last for several hours or may subside in 1 to 2 days. ③ Edema is most common in the upper lip, manifested as thickening and protruding upper lip, or limited to the upper lip-wing area. If it occurs on the tongue or palate, it may cause temporary language and eating disorders. Severe edema can spread to the floor of the mouth and throat, causing breathing difficulties. 【Treatment principles】① Quickly identify and eliminate allergens. ② Apply calamine lotion on lips to protect skin and relieve itching. ③ Use antihistamines and corticosteroids if necessary. ④ Pay attention to cases where the disease spreads to the oropharynx and causes breathing difficulties, and perform preventive tracheotomy if necessary.

Children are so young that they certainly don’t know how to take care of their own bodies. Therefore, as parents, we must do our best to take care of our children and not let them suffer innocent harm. I hope every parent can let their children grow up healthy and happy, and not let their parental responsibilities down.