Childhood Allergies

One of the most common childhood allergies is sneezing. A child can suffer from
allergies like sneezing because of inhaling, eating and touching dusty areas. Allergy
to pollen is quite common apart from allergies to grass, dust, chemicals, and
certain types of food.

An allergy is typically a reaction in which a part of the body especially the
eyes, nose, lungs or skin gets affected. The substance that causes the allergy
is usually a harmless substance except for people allergic to it. Our body has
an immune system that releases antibodies to defend the body against these
allergies, which are in turn the physiological reactions or the symptoms of the
allergy.

There are a number of children that are suffering from allergies and this only seems to
be increasing with the coming times. Doctors have reported a rise in the
incidence of cases of fever, eczema and chronic rhinitis over the last few
decades. Inherited genetic factors can also cause allergies in children. If a
parent is allergic to a particular substance, there are forty percent chances
that the child might also be allergic to it. In case of both parents being
allergic to a particular substance, the risk of the child developing allergies
doubles to 80 percent. Hence, parents must take adequate measures to identify
and keep the child away from the substance they are allergic to. In case of allergies
to dust and pollution, take preventive measures and use a handkerchief to cover
the nose and the mouth.

Particles in smoke from burning of diesel fuel, such as from trucks and vehicles are also
major causes of allergies in some people. Pollution levels in the air including
higher quantities of ozone and sulfur dioxde can also cause allergies. Introducing
young infants to solid foods too early can also lead to some allergies. Early
care and measures can prove to be effective in preventing children from
developing allergies.