The prevalence of allergies and asthma in Indiana children is rapidly growing due to changes in the:

• Environment
• Dietary patterns and food habits
• Lifestyle and so on

Currently, more than 25% of the Indian population is sensitized to different forms of allergen with children being the majority. Becoming an ALLERGY ASTRONAUT!

Major allergens are:

• Pollen grains
• Fungal spores
• Insects
• Dust mites
• Food

Major symptoms are:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Bronchial asthma
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Urticaria
• Oral and gastrointestinal symptoms
• Ocular allergy
• Life threatening Anaphylaxis

Allergies though very common is usually commonly considered normal by parents, frequently not diagnosed, and mostly not managed properly. Most often parents ignore day-to-day symptoms such as sudden bursts of cough, stomach cramps, vomiting, rashes, etc. in children.

Allergies can cause irritability in children and affect the quality of your child’s life. A few common allergies in children are:

• Nasal Congestion
• Skin rashes
• Ear irritation and infection
• Asthma/Wheezing
• Dust/insect allergies
• Food allergies
A kid’s allergy is a cause of concern these days. It is tricky to spot the exact cause of allergy in a child yet doable with an eye for details in good history and examination!

Most allergies are treatable and can be CURED with currently available therapies!