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Allergic conjunctivitis in a child

As one of the common allergic response of the organism to external stimuli, allergic conjunctivitis common in children.Speaking about the disease we can note the diversity, in terms of forms, manifestations, seasonality. For example, conjunctivitis, the child may appear seasonally or be present on a permanent basis.

Unfortunately, the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis quite difficult task. The fact that the causes and mechanisms of allergic reactions is extremely broad and complex.

Modern medicine is still unable to correct the changes that have occurred in the immune system, All symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis and its treatment always depends on how much of the allergen has entered the body or on the mucous membranes of the eyes. It is the concentration of the stimulus determines the response, or to be precise, the body's immune response. In principle, an allergic reaction in this case is not much different from the usual manifestations and is either an immediate – developing literally within half an hour, and long may develop over 24-48 hours. Note the main symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis in a child:

  • The most common symptom is the appearance of cold, as conjunctivitis almost always appears together with rhinitis.
  • Note the appearance of excessive tearing, and itching and burning.
  • With constant scratching because of severe itching, the child shall bring the condition of the mucous to the point that it appears the follicles.
  • From the eyes are mucous clear discharge. Extremely rare in the absence of adequate treatment can be observed the allocation of filamentous and viscous.
  • It is possible to note the emergence of photophobia.
  • Dryness of eyes.

Let us note another important point that adds to the overall picture of symptoms several symptoms. Sometimes due to excessive scratching, the child enters the secondary attached infection, which requires a separate treatment. The attached symptom of infection is the appearance around the eyes pus. Especially this can be seen in the morning, after sleep.

What most often causes bouts of allergic conjunctivitis

Consider the most common factors, each of which refers to a particular manifestation of conjunctivitis:

  • All the year round. In this case, the child is constantly in contact with the allergen. It may be household chemicals, parrot feather, dust, pet dander.
  • Periodic or seasonal conjunctivitis is most often caused by the period of blossoming of various plants whose pollen acts as the allergen
  • Contact. Most often, provocateur is the solution for contact lenses, if the childis.

 

Important! Sometimes child can start to put on the face and eye area, various creams and ointments, imprudently left by adults that can also lead to conjunctivitis.

The treatment of conjunctivitis

qyxcLL_wUkU3The most correct and effective approach to the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis in children, like any Allergy – elimination of allergen. However, if this option is not possible, treatment is carried out in two directions: local, if an allergic reaction, light type, systemic antihistamine therapy. In addition, the doctor may prescribe specific immune therapy, if protracted allergies can be administered an antimicrobial agent. Consider the main types of pills and drops that can be used in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis:

  • Antihistamines – Telfast, Zyrtec, claritin. You only need to specify what drugs can be taken children.
  • Eye drops with anti — allergic impact-Patanol, Lekrolin.
  • A severe form of conjunctivitis may require the use of corticosteroid eye drops and ointments on the basis of dexamethasone.

Note that hormonal therapy is the last type of treatment, and avoid it if possible, as often as possible. In any case, it is used if other ways is just not there.