In the world, more than 40% of school-aged children suffer from allergies. Not infrequently, these allergies persist into adulthood. So, is there any way to prevent this?
No doubt, some types of allergies in children can indeed continue into adulthood. However, you can certainly minimize this risk. The trick is as follows:
1. Give exclusive breastfeeding
Give the child exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months. After that, give complementary foods ASI (MPASI). Thus, the child's immune system will increase, and the risk of allergies will be reduced.
2. MPASI
Step 6 not up, introduce the child with a food that often allergies (allergenic) -like formula, nuts, cheese, eggs cooked, and others. If there is no allergic reaction, add the amount and continue without changing the menu for 3-5 days. If there is an allergic reaction after eating certain foods, immediately elimination of these foods from the daily menu.
2. Stay away from cigarette smoke
Many studies have shown that exposure to secondhand smoke can irritate the airways. Cigarette smoke also contributes to the development of allergies and asthma in children.
3. Know the trigger and avoid
If you have been diagnosed with allergies, what should be done next is to prevent it by avoiding the originator. Notice when and where usually allergic reactions occur. If the trigger is still unknown, you can perform an allergy test (skin prick test). Some of the most common allergic triggers are:
- Mites
- Pollen
- Dust
- Milk and other dairy products
- Drugs, such as antibiotics
- Cosmetics, for example: baby powder
4. Consult a pediatrician
The doctor will help find out the cause of child allergies and how to prevent it. If the child is experiencing asthma or allergic rhinitis, the doctor will usually include drugs for routine consumption to prevent recurrence.
As we know that allergies can not be cured, but can be controlled. Know the trigger factor and avoid it now. Thus, allergic children are expected not to continue into adulthood.
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