How to prevent pollen and pet allergies in children

Pollen allergy, dog and cat allergy (pet allergy) is a common condition in young children with typical symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, cough... Allergies are mostly not dangerous, but However, this situation causes quite a lot of trouble for the patient. Therefore, it is best for parents to learn how to prevent allergies to minimize unpleasant symptoms for children.

Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign agent outside the body such as pollen, mold, pet dander. The immune system then produces proteins called antibodies that help protect the body from unwanted agents. Here are some common triggers for allergies:
1.1. Pollen allergy Pollen is a very fine powder produced by plants, flowers, and grasses during pollination. In some people with a particularly sensitive body, when they breathe in pollen, the body's immune system will activate its own adverse reactions to "resist" to foreign antigens that are invading pollen. .
Normally the immune system plays a role in protecting the body against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, molds... to prevent disease, but in people with pollen allergies, the immune system will recognize the pollen grains as a dangerous intruder and begin to produce substances to fight them vigorously.
Pollen allergies can occur all year round or only during certain times. Both adults and children can have pollen allergies, and in some mild cases patients can use home remedies for pollen allergies. However, if the allergy is severe, the patient may need to be hospitalized for treatment.
1.2. Allergies to cats and dogs Cat allergies and dog allergies are a very common condition today. Pet fur is the main trigger for this pet allergy. More specifically, pets can secrete proteins in their dead skin, saliva, and urine. In some people with a sensitive body, the immune system will have very abnormal reactions to the proteins that the pet's body secretes, thereby causing an allergic condition.
However, the nature of pet hair is hypoallergenic, allergies occur because irritants such as dust, proteins and dead skin cling to the pet's fur, when it falls off, it will be scattered on carpets and clothes. , wall and seat cushion. If a sensitive person breathes in the hairs that carry the irritant, it will trigger a fur allergy. Different animals will have different allergenic antigens, we may not be allergic to the hair of one animal but be allergic to the hair of another animal.

In children with allergies when exposed to an allergen, the common symptoms are:
Nasal congestion , runny nose; Feeling increased sinus pressure; Facial pain; Itchy eyes, watery eyes; Itchy throat; Swollen, red skin; Decreased sense of taste or sense of smell; Swelling and itching in the membranes of the nose or around the eyes Cough, trouble breathing, or wheezing for 15 - 30 minutes after coming into contact with the allergen; rash on face, neck, chest; Severe asthma attacks with people with asthma ... Depending on the location of each child, allergy signs can flare up in 15-20 minutes after being exposed to the allergen.

3.1. How to prevent pollen allergy If it has been determined that the baby has a pollen allergy, when going outdoors, parents need to wear a mask, eyeglasses... for their children to limit the risk of inhaling/contacting pollen particles. flower; Allergy-soothing herbs and extracts can be used as a home remedy for pollen allergies; Keep the house clean and wash curtains, sofa covers, clothes, towels, bed sheets, pillowcases... regularly; Use a clothes dryer, do not dry clothes outdoors; Use vacuum cleaners, air purifiers with HEPA standard air filters to reduce the risk of dust particles, pollen, mold... suspended in the air. 3.2. How to prevent fur allergies To prevent allergies to cats and dogs, it is best not to have pets in the family if there are children with allergies; If you continue to keep pets, clean them regularly; Limit your child's exposure to intimate contact with dogs and cats, such as hugging, petting or kissing; Keep the living space clean, regularly clean the house, blankets, blankets ..; Wear a mask for children when going out, especially in locations where pets are present. Use household air purifiers to filter out dead skin patches and pet proteins that are suspended in the air. Air purifiers bring many practical benefits in families with children who are allergic to a certain allergen. Today's families should focus more on air quality as the best way to help prevent pollen allergies or pet allergies in the family.
Air purifier production technology is now very developed, there are even very small air purifiers, weighing only 40g and easily worn on children's necks like necklaces or children's collar clips every day. . These types of air purifiers will continuously generate about 2,000,000 negative ions/cm3, 100 times higher than the ion concentration that natural forests produce, helping to clean PM2.5 dust, pollen and dirt on face, helping to improve the quality of the outdoor or indoor air that the child wearing the inhaler themselves breathes in.
Millions of negative ions generated from the device on the neck will diffuse into the air in front of the wearer, these ions will bind with airborne particles here (fine dust, pollen, fur, etc.) ...) turn them into bigger, bigger blocks and fall to the ground. This mechanism of action is like an invisible mask that effectively removes airborne particles, protecting the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants.
Applying scientific and technological advances to daily life will help us to better prevent disease, be more proactive, and protect the health of ourselves and our family members.