คู่มือการดูแลตัวเองจากฝุ่น PM 2.5 สำหรับเด็กที่เป็นโรคภูมิแพ้อากาศ

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<p style="">The size of PM 2.5 fine dust is so small that it can pass through the nose into the lungs and be absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore, the symptoms that occur may not just be sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, or itchy eyes like common allergy symptoms, but it may cause asthma symptoms, respiratory system symptoms, or bronchial inflammation, which will affect the immune system and long-term health, especially in children with allergic rhinitis, who often respond to dust and pollution more quickly and severely than the general population.</p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Which group of children&#8230; has a high risk of allergic diseases</h2>
<p style="">Allergic rhinitis in children, or allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa, is a condition where the nasal lining becomes inflamed due to stimulation by allergens over a period of time, causing the body to respond by producing specific immunity to fight it. It is mostly found in children around 3 – 4 years old and above. Children with a family history of allergies are at higher risk because they are exposed to inappropriate amounts of various allergens.</p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Initial symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children</h2>
<p style="">Symptoms indicating that a child may have allergic rhinitis include sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, as well as allergic reactions when responding to environmental factors or various allergens such as dust mites, dog hair, cat hair, grass, or mold, etc.</p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Is your child allergic rhinitis? Find out with this test</h2>
<p style="">If you are unsure whether your child&#8217;s symptoms are due to allergic rhinitis, a detailed diagnosis can be done by skin prick test to check sensitivity to allergens or blood test to check allergy levels in the blood. Doctors recommend testing for allergic rhinitis in children aged 3 – 4 years and above for the most effective and cost-efficient results. However, if the child has clear allergic symptoms or needs testing, it is recommended to test from 2 years old and above.</p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">Impact when children with allergic rhinitis&#8230; encounter PM 2.5 dust</h2>
<p style="">In polluted air, everyone is inevitably affected by exposure or inhalation of fine dust into the body. Symptoms range from <em>itchy eyes, burning eyes, itchy nose, itchy skin to nosebleeds</em>. However, children who already have allergic rhinitis will show more sensitive and severe symptoms than the general population. Therefore, parents should observe their children closely. If there are changes in allergic rhinitis symptoms, they should promptly take the child to see a doctor to check which parts are affected, possibly including the nasal mucosa, lungs, or alveoli, which may cause narrowing or inflammation of the alveoli, etc.</p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">When fine dust spreads across the city! Here are tips for caring for children with allergic rhinitis</h2>
<p style="">Poor air quality due to fine dust may worsen the overall health of children with allergic rhinitis. Moreover, the size of PM 2.5 dust is so small that it may not only stay in the nose but also penetrate deep into the lungs. <font color="#4a7b8c">Nasal irrigation is one method that can help alleviate allergic rhinitis symptoms in children somewhat. Most importantly, wearing an N95 mask every time they go outside is essential. If N95 masks are unavailable, regular masks 1 – 2 layers with an additional tissue layer can be used to filter some dust. For children with dust allergies who have red or irritated eyes, doctors recommend wearing dust goggles to help reduce the chance of dust entering the eyes.</font></p>
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">How severe is the allergy? When should parents take the child to see a doctor?</h2>
<p style="">Key points for parents or caregivers to observe in children are respiratory symptoms such as excessive coughing, chest tightness, sleep problems, or increased itching and nasal congestion. Children should be taken to see a doctor because, in such air conditions, some children with allergic rhinitis may need medication to help relieve and control allergy symptoms until the air quality returns to normal.</p>
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<p align="right" style=""><u><a href="https://www.phyathai.com/doctor_detail/20103692/">Dr. Jintana Chatrupphijit</a></u> <br />
  Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Subspecialty<br />
  Child Health Center, Building B, 2nd Floor, Phyathai 2 Hospital</p>
<p>                                                                                                                      Tel. 02-617-2444 ext. 3219-3220</p>


The size of PM 2.5 fine dust is so small that it can pass through the nose, enter the lungs, and be absorbed into the bloodstream. Children with allergies respond quickly to dust, requiring parents to take special care.

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