Baby allergy red spots

Many parents do not want to see their babies have many small red spots on their bodies due to skin allergies. This will make the children feel very itchy and uncomfortable, and the parents will also be very anxious. The causes of baby allergies include respiratory virus infection, chemical drug stimulation, environmental factors or personal factors, etc., so corresponding care work needs to be done and examinations must be done.

Causes of allergies in babies

The triggers of allergic reactions generally fall into two categories:

1. Direct factors: including allergens, respiratory viral infections, chemical irritants such as cigarette nicotine, car exhaust, ozone, etc. These factors can directly induce allergic symptoms.

2. Indirect factors: such as exercise, drastic weather changes, temperature difference between indoor and outdoor greater than 7°C, drinking ice water, emotional instability, etc. These factors can cause contraction of organs that already have allergic inflammation, such as the bronchi. Common inhalation allergens include household dust, dust mites, feathers, cat dander, dog dander, fungi, cockroaches, and pollen; food allergens include: milk, eggs, peanuts, nuts, soybeans and soy products, wheat, crabs, shrimps, cod, clams, and other seafood. The most common of these allergens is household dust mites.

Baby skin care products can also cause baby allergies. The first mouthful of milk is the most important to prevent baby allergies.

What to do if your baby has allergies

If your child has recurring coughs and runny noses and is suspected to have allergies, how should parents respond?

1. Take your child to see an allergy specialist at least once (some hospitals have allergy or asthma specialists): the specialist's examination is very meaningful for 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 symptoms get worse, outdoors or at home?

Tips: Severe symptoms outdoors are often caused by pollen allergies. This type of pollen mostly comes from wind-pollinated plants. This type of flower is small and not bright, so it is not conspicuous. It is recommended that these children play in places with few trees, preferably close to the water, such as riverbanks and beaches. Reduce outdoor activities during the windy and flowering season. Children with more severe symptoms at home may be allergic to house dust mites. Pay attention to indoor ventilation, mop the floor and wipe the furniture frequently in the dry season, and wash the filter frequently when using air conditioners.