Symptoms of an allergic cough in a child
Coughing due to allergies can occur whenthe child is exposed to certain allergens, for example, he breathes in dust, pollen, household detergents, etc. Parents can attribute such a cough to a common cold and begin to treat it with various syrups and tablets. And this is not surprising, because such a cough is almost always accompanied by another characteristic cold symptom - a runny nose.
An allergic cough in a child can easily be confused with a cold Photo: Getty Typical features of an allergic cough:
- Sudden bouts of "barking" cough.
- Attacks are very protracted.
- They often begin at night.
- Seizures can be repeated very often for 2-3 weeks.
- The body temperature does not rise.
- Cough is dry, in rare cases it is sputum, but it is clear, without purulent impurities.
- In parallel with the cough, the child feels itchy in the nose, often sneezes.
If you suspect your baby has an allergy, see a doctor to determine the allergen.
What to do if the baby has an allergic cough
First of all, it is necessary to establish and eliminatethe cause of the allergy. To do this, you should donate blood for an allergen and undergo an examination by an allergist. A referral for examination is written by a pediatrician, so first of all, you should contact him. The condition of a child with allergies can be alleviated with the help of tablets - antihistamines and others. They are selected and prescribed only by a doctor. Living conditions are very important for an allergy sufferer, so you need to work on them. The apartment should be wet cleaned daily, special attention should be paid to the room where the child sleeps. You will have to get rid of everything that absorbs dust. The main "dust collectors" in the apartment are carpets. Curtains should be replaced with light ones, because this piece of furniture needs to be washed often. Light curtains are easier to wash, and they dry faster. All baby hygiene products should also be replaced. Baby soap, shampoo, etc. should be from a hypoallergenic series. Allergies are not as harmless as they may seem at first glance. If the child is constantly exposed to an allergen and the parents do not take any measures, this can end very badly. Read also:
