The baby is sick … to see western medicine or Chinese medicine? (Part IV)

Q: What about children with allergies at home? Rash, peeling and itching, stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, etc. They are all possible symptoms of allergic children. Usually they may be safe, but once allergic symptoms break out, they are very annoying! What are the same and different views of Chinese and Western medicine on allergy? Western medicine says: allergy is the reaction of the body's immune system to foreign objects. Generally speaking, children who are not allergic will maintain a balanced immune system, will not attack outsiders casually, and will not produce violent reactions. Allergy is an imbalance of the immune system. As long as you are exposed to allergens, you will have severe reactions, that is, allergic reactions, including itchy skin, asthma, eye inflammation and so on. Prevention of allergies can start when mom is pregnant. Many mothers worry that if they eat some allergic food, the baby in the fetus will be allergic, but if they don't eat this, they won't touch that. Dr. Chen pointed out that in fact, as long as you avoid touching the food that Mommy ate before pregnancy, other foods don't need to be banned. Some medical literature studies have found that if pregnant moms are not allergic to certain allergic foods, even if they eat those foods, they will not cause allergies to their babies. Eat a balanced and natural diet. Don't eat food containing flavors or food additives. In the environmental part, we should try to avoid contact with polluted environment, such as second-hand smoke, automobile and motorcycle exhaust, suspended particles burning incense and worshipping Buddha, and newly decorated paint at home. , may increase the chance of baby allergies. After birth, mainly breast-feeding; If breast milk is insufficient, it is recommended to drink milk powder with moderate hydrolysis in protein to reduce the chance of allergy. Non-staple food should not be touched before 7 or 8 months, but can be eaten after 4 to 6 months; Children are older, and a balanced diet is the most important. Try to avoid letting children eat junk food. Wash your hands frequently, exercise more, get enough sleep, etc. Although these are cliches, they are also the most basic ways to prevent allergies. How to improve allergic reaction when allergic children have allergic symptoms? Dr. Chen pointed out that most of the baby's allergic symptoms occur on the skin, and the skin care principle of atopic dermatitis is mild cleaning and moisturizing. Skin has cuticle, which is a natural protective barrier. Can be washed with water temperature suitable for body temperature. Too high water temperature should be avoided, so as not to reduce the skin's defense ability and aggravate the inflammatory reaction. It is enough for babies who seldom go out to take a bath with clear water. If there is a dirty place, choose a shower gel specially for babies or allergic skin, which will not damage the protective layer of the skin. Then it is to strengthen moisturizing. After the baby washes the fragrance, before the water is completely dry, you should quickly put on the baby's special lotion to keep the skin moist. If necessary, replenish body lotion in the morning and evening or many times a day to strengthen skin moisturizing. Allergic children must be exposed to allergens to cause allergies. Most children in Taiwan Province Province are allergic to dust mites, so air purifiers and dehumidifiers should be equipped at home to reduce the amount of dust mites; Dust mites like to hide in bedding. In addition to using bedding against dust mites, it should be soaked in water at 55 ~ 60℃ for 5 ~ 10 minutes every two weeks, then cleaned and exposed to the sun to minimize the number of dust mites. In addition, virus infection can also induce allergies. Dr. Chen said that many children are not allergic at ordinary times, but they will start asthma as soon as they catch a cold. Therefore, reducing the chances of children being infected with the virus and washing their hands frequently can also reduce the onset of allergies. If you do the above precautions, but the child's allergic phenomenon is still very serious, you should actively seek medical treatment. Dad is more afraid of the side effects of taking medicine than mom, but now anti-allergic drugs have improved a lot, and there are also inhaled drugs, which can help control allergic symptoms. As long as you find a qualified pediatrician to diagnose and prescribe medicine, you don't have to worry! Traditional Chinese medicine says that allergy is related to visceral dysfunction, personal endowment (congenital constitution and heredity) and external factors, such as bacteria, viruses, mold, season, temperature and humidity. , causing abnormal reactions in the body. Dr. Lin said that Chinese medicine mainly believes that when the body is invaded by outsiders, it will produce an inflammatory reaction to destroy the enemy. However, the defense is not strong enough, the troops are too weak, and sporadic battles are always won. So they have been in a state of fighting and become a chronic inflammatory reaction. If immunity and protection can be enhanced, this war can be solved quickly. To enhance immunity and improve allergies, Chinese medicine practitioners will consider appropriate use of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and health education in diet and life according to children's conditions. However, Dr. Lin reminded parents to go back to the part of improving immunity, especially reminding children that it is also important to combine work and rest. If children don't get enough sleep at night and their immunity drops, they are more prone to allergies. Acupoint sticking Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of adjusting and conditioning with the seasons. Based on the principle of "winter disease is treated in summer", especially in dog days (three or nine days in winter), combined with preventive treatment and application therapy along meridians of traditional Chinese medicine, the medicine is applied to acupoints on the back, so that the medicine is absorbed through the skin and causes local skin congestion and burning sensation, thus enhancing immunity and achieving the purpose of enhancing immunity. If the body has a fever, inflammation, etc. , or skin lesions or injuries, pregnant mothers during pregnancy, if you are worried about the impact of drugs on the fetus, you should avoid using the three-volt patch. Most other people, even children under 5 years old, can use the three-volt sticker. Dr. Lin reminded that different age groups use three-volt stickers for different lengths of time. Big friends may last for 4 hours, and children for 2 hours. The doctor will tell the time when taking acupuncture points. If it is stuck for too long, the skin may have side effects such as blisters. Please follow the doctor's instructions. Acupoints * * * Dr. Wu Mingzhu pointed out that Dad can spend 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening to help the child walk from Tang Yin along the sides of the bridge of the nose to the Xiang Ying point next to the nose, and finally massage at the Fengchi point on both sides of the neck. 1 minute. And teach children to perform * * * on Hegu point in the middle of the tiger's mouth-press the thumb of the opposite side on the point and exert force evenly in the direction of the little finger; Or the index finger of the thumb is opened, and the knuckles of the thumb of the other hand are placed on the tiger's mouth, and acupuncture points are taken at the place where the thumb is pressed down. Lin's current position: attending physician of Chinese medicine department of Chiayi Christian Hospital; Education: Bachelor of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University; Bachelor of Physiotherapy, National national cheng kung university; Experience: Chinese medicine practitioner in the college entrance examination, physical therapist in the college entrance examination; Chuan Wu Mingzhu is currently: Dean of Wu Mingzhu Chinese Medicine Clinic; Education: Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Experience: Attending physician of traditional Chinese medicine in Li Zhongxing Hospital, Taipei; Chinese medicine consultant of "Mother and Baby" magazine; Chinese medicine consultant of parenting life magazine. Chen, a columnist of Chinese Medicine Monthly, is now a hospital pediatrician. Education: Master of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University. Experience: Pediatric resident of Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, chief physician of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatobiliary department of Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Interview with pediatricians in the Republic of China. Writing/Chen Xuanping Consulting/Attending physician of Chinese medicine department of Lin Jiayi Christian Hospital, dean of Chinese medicine clinic, Wu Mingzhu, attending physician of pediatrics department of the hospital, Chen. Reference/Children's Health Manual Chinese medicine mothers raise healthy children without getting sick or allergic (released by Sancai Culture). Novice parents can easily raise their children without worry! 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