Children are the future of a nation and measures should be taken to provide them the best that can be possible for them in terms of health , wealth and education.A healthy child has a healthy body and a healthy mind.Though all parents try to provide to the best of their abilities and give their children the comforts they never, had but still some children suffer from different diseases , allergies and other problems.
These are things that parents can’t avoid because they can do nothing about it except take care of their children and protect them.
Children are suffering from many problems nowadays,and the most common one is food allergy
The incidence of food allergies is on the rise and this problem needs the co operation of both school and parents.Before buying the food for your child carefully read the food allergens.Never send your child to school when they are in the midst of these allergies. The effect of these allergies maybe nerve wrecking with disastrous effect.We parents try do the best of everything but still we are helpless when it comes to these food allergies and we can only try to minimize the symptoms.
A food allergy occurs when a food triggers an abnormal response by the body’s metabolic system.Some foods starts a reaction in children and their immune system unleashes a barrage of chemicals,against protein in these foods causing a food allergy.If the parent has an allergy then the chances of the child having these allergies is more.5% of children under five have this problem.
Children usually have a reaction to cow’s milk, eggs and peanuts. If your child is allergic to certain food ,the child will develop a mild skin rash.Other symptoms include vomiting,diarrhea and stomach cramps.Allergic reactions trigger of asthma attacks and aggravate eczema.Food allergies can be deadly and if your child feels his lips or tongue swell he may be going into shock
There are no allergy shots that can prevent this problem but you have to be careful of the foods that trigger of these reactions .When a child is allergic to certain food the white blood cells or the immune system over reacts and attacks the histamine.This reaction triggers a runny nose and swelling in different parts of the body.This is considered to be your body’s self defense when they encounter an alien object in your body.
A young child is not aware about the type of food he is allergic to, so it’s the parents duty to watch out and look for the foods that cause this reaction in their children.Some allergies disappear when the child grows up . In case of these reactions consult a doctor because he knows best what to do.
Monitor your child ‘s food and observe what causes these reaction by doing them you will be able to give them a normal life.
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