In the past 10 years, children are increasingly suffering from allergies, and the reaction can be on the most ordinary objects. Symptoms of an allergic cough in most cases appear paroxysmal and sudden. Similar phenomena can be observed from birth, so parents need to first identify the allergen that causes seizures.
Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish from a common cold a allergic cough in a child. Symptoms are very similar to acute respiratory infections. Reactions can be accompanied by pain in the throat, runny nose, and even a low temperature. And only after passing certain tests the doctor will reveal the true cause and irritant.
An allergic cough is often associated with an inflammatory process in the bronchi, trachea and larynx. It is also a sign or harbinger of bronchial asthma. In combination with a runny nose, a child has difficulty breathing. The first thing to do is to identify the pathogen.
The main symptoms of an allergic cough
- Prolonged bouts of dry cough.
- Appears suddenly and mainly at night.
- Lasts at least two weeks.
- It starts paroxysmally, without fever and with a runny nose.
- The child has itching in the nasopharynx and sneezing.
These are the most common symptoms of allergic cough, which should alert parents. The cause of the attacks can be house dust, animal hair, pollen, various plants, trees, food, medicine, household chemicals and much more. Treatment is required, otherwise, as a result of an allergy, asthmatic bronchitis can develop, or worse, asthma.
How to distinguish allergies from whooping cough and bronchitis?
Usually an allergic cough without sputum: it is dry, not wet. Children complain of suffocation, it is difficult for them to breathe due to swelling of the bronchi and laryngeal mucosa. Attacks are aggravated in a dream - an allergen is often fluff in a pillow or pet hair.
Symptoms of an allergic cough worsen seasonally. After taking antihistamines, improvement occurs. To identify the causative agent, the child is given a special vaccination - a test. So the doctor looks at what allergen causes such reactions.
Allergic cough: symptoms, treatment, prevention
The main manifestations have been described above, although in addition to coughing, a child may experience a rash, fever, pain, and redness in the throat. If these signs of the disease do not go away for a long time, then it is necessary to look for an external stimulus using a medical test.
Do not do without antihistamines - "Suprastin", "Zodak". Rinse the throat with warm water and rinse the sinuses to alleviate the unpleasant manifestations. It is important to understand that complex therapy, which can only be prescribed by an allergist and nutritionist, can completely get rid of the signs.
As a preventive measure, it is necessary to exclude all allergenic foods from the child’s diet , walk more often and create a favorable emotional atmosphere. At the slightest sign of diathesis in the baby, seek help from a pediatrician. If possible, protect children from contact with animals and tobacco smoke.
Wet cleaning in the child's room should be carried out daily. It is also necessary to regularly ventilate the room, and iron the sheets carefully. Remember, allergies are an alarm that can cause a chronic illness.