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SLIT as treatment for allergies
Sublingual immunotherapy – also known as allergy drops or SLIT – is the treatment of allergies by taking allergen serum in drop or tablet form under the tongue. It works on the same principal as allergy shots (SCIT) but because it is not injected it is less traumatic, especially for children. With the recent advancement [...]
SCIT as treatment for allergies
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT), or allergy shots as it is also known, can be considered as a way of treating allergies in children over the age of 5. It will be considered in cases of severe reactions to allergens that is difficult to avoid. Also in cases where allergies do not respond to prescription medication or [...]
Allergies and Cockroaches
When considering environmental allergens and inhalants one automatically think of pollen, dust mites and mold. One would hardly consider cockroaches as an allergen. The surprising fact of the matter is that a study on inner-city children revealed that 37% of them were allergic to cockroaches opposed to the 35% to dust and 23% to cats. [...]
Treatment of Environmental Allergies
Environmental allergies to pollen, dust mites, mold and even cockroaches can impact severely on a child’s quality of life by triggering asthma and repeated respiratory infections. Treatment normally consists of three basic methods. Medication like antihistamines, decongestants and steroid nasal sprays. Immunotherapy – which is not a full-proof method at all. Avoidance of the allergen. [...]
Allergy and Intollerance Tests
Performing allergy tests on young children is a very controversial subject. Often a Physician would rather suggest avoiding those foods that are known to cause allergens such as dairy, wheat, soy and nuts. Whether it is a priority to identify possible allergens will very much rely on a child’s symptoms. If a child normally develops [...]
Lesser-known Allergy Symptoms in Children
Most parents are familiar with the well-known symptoms of allergies such as hay fever, itchy eyes and eczema. Yet, there are more, lesser-known symptoms that one would not necessarily associate with a food allergy. Some of the behavior children portray are down-right irritating and they are often scolded for that – with little effect. The [...]
The top 8 food allergies
Six to eight percent of children aged 4 and younger suffer from food allergies. The good news is that only two percent of adults do. Thus, there is hope that child will outgrow his allergies. Allergic reactions can vary from mild rashes to difficulty breathing. In severe cases anaphylactic shock with resulting death can occur [...]
Allergy or Intolerance?
Way back as a youngster we were taught to drink our glass (or two) of cow’s milk per day. This was considered an essential part of growing up big and strong. Thinking about excluding bread from your diet would be frowned upon. Today things are different. Words like “allergies” and “intolerance” are frequently used in [...]
Possible allergy symptoms
An allergy is a immune response to an allergen like food or inhalant like pollen. Symptoms start every time a small amount of the allergen is ingested or inhaled. A reaction can be immediate or take hours to start. Symptoms can affect one or all of the following areas: Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular and the Skin. [...]
