Beware of "polymorphic" allergic symptoms
So, what is allergy? Cui Yutao, the head of Cui Yutao Parenting Center and a famous parenting expert, explained: "The definition of allergy is that the human immune system overreacts to natural harmless substances from air, water, contact or food."
It is understood that different allergens can cause different allergic reactions. Common allergic problems of infants include: food allergy, pollen allergy, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and other types. However, there are still many parents who are not aware of the symptoms of baby allergy.
In the cognitive survey, it was found that 50.8% parents said that their baby had allergic symptoms, and 83% parents knew which allergic symptoms were related to the baby's skin, but about 30% parents still didn't know that crying, poor sleep, spitting milk, poor stool and abdominal distension might also be related to allergies.
Cognitive surveys show that more parents have only a superficial understanding of allergies. For example, 94.3% parents know that seafood is easy to cause allergies, and 8 1.3% parents know that milk or dairy products are easy to cause allergies. However, nearly 50% parents don't know that macromolecular milk protein in dairy products is one of the key factors leading to baby allergy. In this regard, Cui Yutao explained: "Food allergy is usually the first step in the allergic process, and macromolecular milk protein allergy is the most easily overlooked part of parents' daily feeding. Clinical studies have proved that partially hydrolyzed formula can reduce the risk of infant allergy. "
Coping strategies: scientific cognition and correct medical treatment
So, what is the attitude of parents towards allergies now? According to the cognitive survey, 45.4% parents said they would seek medical treatment, and 64% parents said they would study, look up information and consult others by themselves. However, while seeking medical treatment, studying and consulting, parents still take an evasive attitude towards allergies. 80.4% of parents said that they would not take more actions to deal with it, but they expected the allergic problem to be solved by themselves.
In this regard, Cui Yutao said that parents' knowledge of allergy prevention needs to be sufficient and correct. The prevention of allergies should start from early life, and mothers should choose natural childbirth if conditions permit. Follow the principle of "early contact, early sucking and early milk opening" after delivery, and stick to exclusive breastfeeding as much as possible. If it has been confirmed that the baby is allergic to milk protein, parents need to choose amino acid formula or deeply hydrolyzed formula for the baby under the guidance of a doctor. After the allergic symptoms disappear, under the professional guidance of doctors, choose mild formula powder, also called partial hydrolysis, to continuously prevent the recurrence of allergic symptoms.
At present, the incidence of allergic diseases in China has increased significantly. At present, many factors will also become the cause of allergies. Experts believe that parents' "over-diagnosis", "over-disinfection" and "over-international lifestyle" will all become potential causes of infant allergies.
"At present, all over the world, including China, our diagnosis of allergies is excessive." Cui Yutao said:
Some parents will suspect allergies when they see little red dot and small red envelopes on their children, and change their feeding methods in a hurry. There are also some mothers who suspect that it is their own breast milk, strictly avoid eating it, and even give up breastfeeding because of the large proportion of misjudgment of breast milk allergy. This situation is particularly common in clinic. I suggest that parents keep records when they suspect that their baby is allergic. This kind of recording can include words, photos and even videos. Then collect the problems and go to a professional hospital or specialist for treatment.
In addition, Cui Yutao also mentioned that parents should establish a correct concept of cleanliness, and cleanliness does not mean sterility. It should be noted that the disinfectant itself will destroy the barrier between skin and mucosa, which may aggravate the allergic problem. Therefore, no matter whether pets are kept at home or not, a normal and clean environment is enough. Don't use disinfectant sprayed or scrubbed at home, which will increase the chances of children eating disinfectant by mistake, lead to intestinal damage and increase the incidence of allergies.
Giving children something they don't often eat at home will completely "westernize" their daily necessities, eating habits and lifestyles, and will also burden their growth to a certain extent. Cui Yutao also mentioned that any drug has an impact on the intestinal flora, and appealed to children to consider whether they must use drugs when they are sick, whether they can use drugs as little as possible, and whether they can use drugs as short as possible.
Establish anti-allergic consciousness and establish anti-allergic reaction mechanism
Talking about the harm caused by allergies, Yang, director of medical operation and scientific affairs of Nestlé' s infant nutrition business, summed up with the words of an expert and scholar, "The impact of allergies is far greater than the adverse physical reactions we human beings have experienced." He believes that sometimes the psychological impact of food allergy is more serious than the allergy itself. Many studies have found that allergy not only affects growth and development, but also has many effects on cognitive development. "So the prevention or early management of allergies should be said to be very meaningful for improving the quality of life of children and families."
At present, many enterprises and institutions around the world have invested in anti-allergic research, and launched corresponding solutions and targeted products in adult food, baby food, pet food and even daily necessities.
"Allergy has a great impact on children's health and quality of life. Infants have allergies early in life, and the risk of allergic diseases will increase greatly in later life, which will have a great impact on children's health. Breast milk is the best food for babies, and Nestle has always supported breastfeeding. For babies who can't breastfeed, scientists and nutritionists at Nestle R&D Center have also been promoting scientific innovation. " Yang, vice president of Nestle's infant nutrition business in Greater China, said.
It is understood that in 20021year, Nestle carried out a number of special studies in China, including an in-depth study of allergy prevention mechanism. At the same time, Nestle continued to carry out anti-allergic education, established a professional online platform of Nestle, and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the leading mobile medical platform, so that consumers can get the guidance of professional doctors in real time; At the same time, we will unite the top experts and authoritative organizations in the country to help educate parents to establish a scientific anti-allergy concept and provide comprehensive nursing and feeding knowledge; In addition, Nestle has also carried out strategic cooperation with Baby Tree, a maternal and child platform, to provide professional allergy knowledge services for mothers of over 10 million babies aged 0-2 on the platform, so as to help mothers alleviate their parenting anxiety.
Editor in charge of error correction: Hu Kelu