Respiratory diseases such as asthma and rhinitis are the most common types
The Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI) points out that approximately 30% of the Brazilian population suffers from some type of allergy, of which 20% are children. According to pneumopediatrician Juliana Lima (CRM-SP 129.757 and RQE 107.446), allergies in childhood can be caused by respiratory allergens such as dust, strong odors, dust mites and cause attacks of rhinitis and asthma. The doctor explains that allergies can also be triggered by exposure to drugs, foods or by the inoculation of substances through the bite of an animal. Six-year-old José, son of singer Zé Neto, was stung by a bee and suffered anaphylactic shock following a severe allergic reaction. “In these cases we will have allergic skin reactions such as hives, swelling of the eyes, mouth, cough accompanied by shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting”, he comments.
Characteristic symptoms of allergy include:
Rhinitis: sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose.
Asthma: dry cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, wheezing.
Urticaria: Red, itchy patches on the body.
Angioedema: edema of the eyes, mouth, throat (in this case very related to anaphylaxis).
Respiratory: wheezing, tightness in the chest, cough.
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting (more serious cases related to anaphylaxis).
The pneumopediatrician emphasizes that the diagnosis is, first and foremost, clinical. Allergy tests such as blood or skin tests are then performed. “In some cases we do a rule-out test to evaluate whether there is improvement in symptoms,” he says.
Dr. Juliana Lima – Photographic advertising
According to Juliana, allergies can be controlled by avoiding exposure to risk factors and, in some cases, using specific immunotherapy, but they must be evaluated by an allergist and immunologist. The doctor also reminds that the school can help parents in observing a possible allergic condition, noticing symptoms such as red plaques on the skin, shortness of breath associated with coughing and swelling in the facial region, without apparent cause, it could be a allergy and should be taken to the emergency room immediately.
Source: Terra
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