The German Society for Allergy and Asthma said that eating eggs causes allergic reactions in some children, so what are they?
Allergic responses are:
Skin rash
itching
Facial swelling and redness
Digestion problems such as colic, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and bloating
The association added that in severe cases, the child suffers from circulatory problems, breathing difficulties and swallowing difficulties, in what is known as anaphylactic shock, which poses a threat to life.
To avoid these serious risks, you should consult your doctor as soon as you notice these symptoms to verify that the child is allergic to eggs, through a blood test and skin tests.
The German Society indicated that the only effective treatment for egg allergy is to completely dispense with eggs and products containing them, stressing the need to consult a nutritionist to find healthy alternatives to the important contents of eggs, in order to avoid malnutrition in the child.
Additional information about allergies
Allergy is a medical condition in which a person's immune system reacts to a substance or substances and identifies them as a source of harm or threat.
And then, it produces antibodies that lead to the emergence of allergy symptoms that may sometimes reach "anaphylaxis" that may lead to death.
The immune system works to protect the body from foreign bodies, germs, and viruses that threaten and cause harm.
But in the case of allergies, the immune system recognizes something that is not usually harmful (such as pollen or peanuts) and then reacts to it and produces antibodies against it.
That is, the immune system's response is in response to a false alarm of danger.
It is believed that one type of antibody, IGE, plays a key role in allergies, and this type of antibody interacts with other cells in the body, and these reactions result in allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, rash and swelling In the body and respiratory crisis.
There are several types of allergies, depending on the type of substance that triggers the affected person's immune response.
Heredity and genetics play an important role in a person's susceptibility to developing allergies. If a family member is sensitive to a particular substance, the likelihood that you will have an allergy to it is greater.
The main types of allergies and their symptoms
Food allergy
: a person is sensitive to certain types of food, such as peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, nuts, wheat, eggs, milk, soy, fish and shellfish.
Symptoms include a tingling feeling in the mouth, swelling or swelling of the lips, tongue and face, rashes, redness, and in some cases anaphylaxis (hypersensitivity).
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
: It is an allergic condition that affects the skin as a result of exposure to substances such as powder found in medical gloves and rubber, and its symptoms include itching, redness and peeling of the skin.
Hay fever
: Its symptoms are similar to the common cold, but it is not caused by a virus but rather by substances in the external environment, most notably pollen, animal dander, dust mites and mold, and its symptoms include congestion, runny nose, runny and swollen eyes.
Allergy to insect stings
: such as those that occur as a result of a person being stung by bees or wasps, and symptoms include swelling at the site of the sting, itching and rashes all over the body, coughing, difficulty breathing, feeling tight in the chest, and anaphylaxis.
Drug allergy
: It results from taking a specific drug, such as the antibiotic penicillin or drugs that belong to its family or are chemically similar to it.
Symptoms include itchy skin, rash, facial swelling, wheezing in the chest, and anaphylaxis.
anaphylaxis
It is a state of hypersensitivity that leads to a severe response from the immune system that threatens a person's life. This condition usually occurs in food allergies, insect bites, and drug allergies. It may also occur with other types of allergies.
Anaphylactic symptoms
Vertigo
shortness of breath
Fast and weak pulse
rash
Nausea and vomiting
Enlargement of the airways, which may lead to obstruction
Unconsciousness
An anaphylactic attack may result in a person's death if not treated