Allergy to insect stings manifests itself in several ways such as abnormally large edema at the level of the bite or difficulty breathing.
In children, summer allergies can manifest themselves through various symptoms, including skin, respiratory, ocular and even digestive symptoms. Prevention and rapid treatment in the event of the appearance of the first symptoms allow the allergic child to live his life like all children of his age.
Summer is children’s favorite season since all activities that bring them joy are allowed: cooling off in the pool, walking in the forest, eating out…etc. It is also the season when allergies appear, particularly in children. “Allergies are not the prerogative of the winter period since they can also appear in summer with annoying symptoms, in this case in children”, confirms Dr Laila Tami, specialist in pediatrics and pediatric dermatology. And to add that allergies can manifest themselves through different symptoms, among others, cutaneous, ocular, respiratory or even digestive. Asked regarding the main summer allergies, the specialist cites a few examples:
- Allergic rhinitis or allergy to pollens: Also called hay fever, this allergy occurs in spring but also in early summer. Like wheat or corn, grass pollen weighs in the air, which can cause more or less serious allergic reactions in some individuals. This allergy is manifested by a runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy red eyes and sneezing from the throat.
- Sun allergy: As its name suggests, it is a completely natural reaction that disappears spontaneously following a few hours or a few days depending on the case. It is manifested, among other things, by pimples in the form of plaques that form following exposure to the sun. It is very often accompanied by unbearable itching and by dint of scratching the skin, the child risks developing other lesions.
- Chlorine allergy: This is one of the most common allergic reactions in children in summer. It is not a real allergy but rather a strong reaction to an irritant which is chlorine. It most commonly occurs following swimming in a chlorine-treated pool. Consultation with a doctor is necessary if the discomfort caused by the allergy is too great.
- Allergy to insect bites: It manifests itself in several ways such as an abnormally large edema at the level of the bite or breathing difficulties. The child may also develop anaphylactic shock, which is a severe allergic reaction that can cause death. Management depends on the insect that has bitten but also on the related symptoms.
In addition, Dr. Tami would like to point out that in the event of summer allergies, the care allows the allergic child to live like all children of his age. The specialist also believes that prevention remains the best way to deal with it.
