How allergic to dogs is manifested in children: what to do

Causes and Symptoms of Dog Allergies

A child's immune system can be verysensitive to the components of the dog's secretions, which results in allergic reactions. What exactly the allergy occurs to depends on the child's body. It can be not only secretions, but also wool and dust with foreign microorganisms that get into the house after the dog walks.After developing an allergy to dogschildren, you need to see a doctor immediately Photo: Getty Allergies can be to all dogs, to a certain breed, or even to one specific dog. It's all individual, but the symptoms are common to all and manifest themselves as follows:

skin rash appears in the form of urticaria, the child begins to itch, especially in those places where there was contact with the dog;
suddenly a runny nose and nasal congestion;
it becomes difficult for the child to breathe, there are bouts of suffocation and dry cough;
eyes become red and watery;
possible dyspeptic disorders;
in severe cases, there is a drop in blood pressure and angioedema.

These symptoms may appear during contact with the animal or after several hours. Therefore, it is not always possible to immediately determine what the child's body has reacted to.

What to do in case of allergies to dogs in a child

Doctor's orders alone are not enoughprotect a child from unpleasant consequences of communication with a dog. Parents should be on guard first of all, and they should follow a number of recommendations, which are as follows:

as soon as the allergic manifestation in the child’s body is noticed, it must be immediately shown to the doctor;
strictly follow all the requirements of the doctor;
protect the child from contact with dogs;
strengthen immunity.

The doctor prescribes medication treatment afterallergen determination. It consists of prescribing antihistamines, enterosorbents, ointments and sprays to treat allergy symptoms. But with subsequent contacts, everything can repeat itself. Therefore, special attention should be paid to prevention. It is not recommended to have a dog in the house if there is a child under five years old. If the pet already lives in the house, you need to carefully look after it, wash and clean up after it regularly. It is better to remove such hair collectors as carpets and curtains from the house. Sometimes, preventive measures are enough for the well-being of a child and a dog.