About four percent of children worldwide suffer from food allergies. Although food allergy is common in children. Sharing tiffin in school puts them at risk of food allergy. One child's diet can make another child sick. Most children in the UK, US and Australia are allergic to peanuts, while children in Asia are more likely to be allergic to wheat, eggs and milk. Researchers have created guidelines for the first time to protect children from food allergies. They believe that it causes allergies in children. (Photo Credit: Pexels)
This therapy is called oral immunotherapy. It was first used in 1908. Then through this a child's egg allergy was cured. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada say that during oral immunotherapy, children are given allergens in very small amounts and then the dose is gradually increased. So that children can develop tolerance towards those things. Positive results were seen. (Photo Credit: Pexels)
Douglas Mack, a pediatrician at McMaster University, said the procedure had never been validated before. We need a lot of guidance about oral immunotherapy. (Photo Credit: Pexels)
What families need to know about food allergies, anaphylaxis (severe allergies), and immunotherapy. They should also learn how to feed children properly. What things should be taken care of (Photo credit: pexels)
Children should be gradually exposed to foods that can cause allergies (Photo credit: pexels)
Families with a history of food allergies should undergo oral immunotherapy under the guidance of a pediatrician (Photo credit: pexels)
Keep in mind that the child's exposure to allergy-causing foods does not reach dangerous levels. Yes, it is common for children to experience symptoms like stomach ache and vomiting during this period. (Photo credit: pexels)
However, these guidelines have been prepared for doctors. These are not directly for parents and families. Therefore, it is important for parents to support doctors and help their children recover from food allergies in a safe manner.
Researchers say that when children are surrounded by fewer germs, their immune systems begin to react against foods like peanuts and milk. The number of patients with food allergies has increased in the last two decades. Health scientists believe that this is due to increasing cleanliness and hygiene. Vitamin D deficiency is also a big reason (Photo credit: pexels)
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Published: April 16, 2024 02:49 PM (IST)
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