Causes | Complication
- Air pollution such as dust, cigarette, vehicle or cooking smokes etc.
- Strong odour such as perfume, paints etc.
- Pollens from trees or grasses. Debunga
- Waste products from microscopic organisms called dust mites, especially prevalent in bedding, curtains and carpeting.
- Animal dander such as cats, dogs or even birds.
- Pests such as cockroaches and mice.
- Certain food i.e seafoods or spices.
- Change in temperature i.e cold
Children and Allergic Rhinitis
Any child may become allergic, but children from families with a history of allergy are more likely to be allergic. Allergies can show up in different ways in children. Some children get skin rashes (atopic dermatitis) from allergy, some develop asthma, and some get allergic rhinitis. The child with allergies may also have itchy, watery and red eyes and chronic ear problems. Many parents of children with allergic rhinitis observe increased bad moods and irritability in their child's behaviour. Since children cannot always express their uncomfortable or painful symptoms verbally, they may express their discomfort by acting up at school and at home. In addition, some kids feel that having an allergic disease is a stigma that separates them from other kids.
The following are just a few points on potential problems for children with allergic rhinitis. Early identification of allergic problems in your child will improve their quality of life, decrease missed school days and keep you at work.
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Asthma
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Sometimes a child's nose is congested to the point that he or she breathes through the mouth, especially while sleeping.
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If the congestion is left untreated, this mouth breathing forces air currents through the mouth. The force of the air then
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changes the way the soft bones of the face grow. The face may actually become abnormally elongated in a pattern
called "adenoidal face." This causes the teeth to come in at an improper angle as well as creating an overbite.
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Allergies lead to inflammation in the ear and may cause fluid accumulation that can promote ear infections and decreased hearing. If this happens when the child is learning to talk, poor speech development may result.
and , while most allergic problems are not life-hreating, like cancer, treatment of your childs. Allergies will make them happier and healthier.Treatment and medications | Pevention | Fact
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