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Get to know “allergy”, why it is, and how to overcome this disease. Answer questions with Asst. Prof. Dr. Narisara Surathanon, Allergy Unit. Department of Pediatrics Chulalongkorn Hospital
What is an allergy?
“allergy” Caused by the body’s immune system reacting with various allergens, stimulating the body to secrete histamine. resulting in inflammation in various organs
cause
- Heredity: Children have a higher chance of developing allergies if their parents have allergies.
- Environment Exposure to tobacco smoke, pollution, dust mites, cat and dog hair grass pollen May increase chance of allergy
Common symptoms of allergies
- stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, frequent colds
- Itchy skin, including eyelids, eyes, crooks of arms and legs
- Difficulty breathing, panting, chest tightness, wheezing sound
- Swollen, red, itchy skin rash
Prevention and treatment of allergies
- 1. Find substances that trigger allergy symptoms. By testing with a poke on the skin or blood test to check for allergens
- 2. Modify your environment to avoid exposure to allergens.
- 3. Take medication to control and alleviate allergy symptoms. under the supervision of a physician
- 4. Strengthen behaviors that help stimulate immunity, including eating a variety of foods from all 5 food groups, exercising regularly. Get enough rest to reduce stress.
In case the allergy symptoms are difficult to control Consult your doctor for allergy vaccine treatment.
