What should I do if my baby has mouth allergies?

Now many careful parents will find a problem, the baby's mouth may be allergic, because children often drool, and they have allergic constitutions. They may eat certain foods or the area around the mouth is too moist, which may cause a circle of small red spots around the mouth. Although the symptoms will not last too long, it is necessary to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and treatment in time.

If your child has recurring coughs and runny noses and is suspected to have allergies, how should parents respond? 1. Take your child to see an allergy specialist at least once (some hospitals have allergy or asthma specialists). The examination by a specialist is very important for making a clear diagnosis. Parents should pay attention to the timing of the visit: (1) Cough, especially when accompanied by an asthma attack but without fever. (2) Persistent runny nose and cough for more than 2 weeks, especially when multiple antibiotics have been used with no effective results.

2. Parents should carefully observe each time their child has an attack: It is best to keep detailed records, which will help you find the cause (allergen). The key points to observe include: (1) Where do the symptoms worsen, outdoors or at home? Tips: Severe symptoms outdoors are often caused by pollen allergies. This type of pollen mostly comes from wind-pollinated plants. This type of flower is small and not bright, so it is not conspicuous. It is recommended that these children play in places with few trees, preferably close to the water, such as riverbanks and beaches. Reduce outdoor activities during the windy and flowering season. Children with more severe symptoms at home may be allergic to house dust mites. Pay attention to indoor ventilation, mop the floor and wipe the furniture frequently in the dry season, and wash the filter frequently when using air conditioners.

(2) Season when symptoms are most severe? Tips: If the onset is related to the season, pay attention to the factors such as flowering season, mold, and animal hair loss, and avoid them. (3) When are symptoms worse, during the day or at night? Tips: If the symptoms get worse at night, you may be allergic to dust mites in the mattress and pillows. You can increase the ironing and sun exposure of bedding. (4) Are symptoms aggravated in standing or supine position? Tips: If the condition worsens when lying on your back, there may be backflow of nasal secretions. You can change to sleeping on your stomach or side. (5) Are there any special circumstances that may have caused the condition, such as exercise, diet, paint, or any suspicious contact history? 3. Do not change doctors frequently: Please choose a relatively fixed doctor for your child, show the doctor your child’s medical records, and let him be as familiar with the child’s condition as possible, including genetics and family situation, so as to make the diagnosis as accurate as possible and have more long-term considerations for treatment.

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