With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedy for Children Allergy
Allergies are common among children. They can be allergic to smoke, dust, certain fruits and vegetables and in some cases to medicines too. Allergy is defined as a foreign substance that causes allergic reaction in the body. It is a disorder of the immune system which is a type of hypersensitivity. When a person is allergic, his white blood cells called the mast cells and basophils are characterized by a type of antibody IgE (immunoglobin E) that results in extreme inflammatory response. The allergen can enter the body through eating, drinking, breathing and even by a touch.
Allergy Symptoms in Children
When do you know your child is allergic? Some symptoms may probably help you out and know the common allergies for children, the causes of such allergies and the home remedy for children allergy you can opt for.
- Itchy nose
When the nose is stuffy or runny along with itch, and has cold then this may be due to allergy. - Skin irritation that become dry and flaky
A rash may appear on knees or elbows or the eyes which are an indication of some allergic reaction to something the child may have touched. - Chronic cough
The first sign of cough may be due to a virus. However if the condition persists and returns then this may be due to allergy. The coughs are usually dry and the phlegm that comes into the mouth while coughing is because of the increased fluids in sinuses that results from the allergic reaction. - Sinus infection which is frequent.
A child having chronic cold is most likely to be due to an allergy. In an allergic reaction, extra fluids are induced in sinuses that block the passage which would otherwise allow bacteria and germs to pass on through. This then may cause infection and which would not most likely to heal. - Swollen tongue is a classic allergy symptom.
There are some easy and simple home remedy for children allergies that are available to treat the different types of allergies and the products used here are natural and are used in our daily life.
- Green tea is a popular type of home remedy. Three to four cups of green tea without adding milk and adding only honey for sweetening is a good remedy to treat allergy. Black tea can be another alternate remedy for it.
- For infant allergies the best home remedy is to breast feed the child as long as possible. Researchers have suggested that breastfed infants are likely to suffer less from allergies than those given the formula milk.
- A wholesome diet that supplies all the essential nutrients and minerals help in a great way in managing the children allergies.
- Some of the children allergies may be due to dust mites, a macroscopic insect that thrive in a dusty surrounding. An effective home remedy for children allergy for dust mites is using vinyl covering for beds and pillows.
- Children may also suffer from mold allergy, which grows in an environment of high humidity. A dehumidifier can be used daily to lessen the humidity level. Scrubbing damp areas with bleach and water isa useful home remedy for children allergy can help preventing mold or any form of fungi growth.
- Honey is another and most recommended home remedy for children allergy. Raw honey is better than it is added to your cooking as it losses some of medicinal qualities.
- Ginger is a natural antihistamine and effective home remedy for children allergy. Take a small piece of fresh ginger and cut it into pieces and put it in a mug and pour a glass of boiling water. Put few drops of honey after 10 minutes, which will help your child to drink the mixture.
- Garlic is another popular natural home remedy for children allergy as it has many medicinal qualities. It purifies the blood and improves the immune system. It can be added to food item and cooked or can be also taken raw. It is an effective remedy for cough.
- Another traditional home remedy is apple cinder vinegar which is used for treating hives and itching in children. This solution can be added to the bathing water.
- For hay fever in children the best home remedy for it is avoiding cow's milk and other dairy products from your child's diet. Other alternatives for it are goat's and sheep's milk, almond, Soya or rice milk. The only thing you should keep in mind that your kids are not allergic to the food items.
- You can also give your child a freshly squeezed lemon juice in water and honey to sweeten the solution during a hay fever attack.
- Try giving your child a simple steam inhalation if he/she is very congested.
- For relieving itchy and swollen eyes, a cool eye mask made of wrapped crushed ice in a flannel is used. Another home remedy for children allergy of the eyes is to use tepid salty water.
- Chamomile and peppermint essential oils can be inhaled and can be also used in a vaporizer in your child's room or in their bath.
Physicians have agreed lately that prescribing drugs and other antibiotics are not recommended for children for condition that disappears in few days. Therefore home remedy for children allergy can provide some instant relief without causing any harm and side effects.
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