Prevention+of+Allergies+by+WL&DC

===|| HOME || CAUSE || EFFECTS || TREATMENT || PREVENTION || CHOICE || NOTES || MLA ||===
 * Treatment of Allergies by Won Jun and Dillon**



The main cause of allergies is due to heredity. Children with parents who have allergies have at least a 40% chance they will have allergies too, therefore it is impossible to eliminate the possibility of becoming allergic. However, it is possible to prevent becoming allergic at a young age. Most allergic people are children, so therefore most prevention efforts are centered around them. Children under three should try to avoid potential allergens such as seafood and nuts. Also, they should be breast-fed at least 4-6 months, and drink soy milk afterward.

To avoid allergic reactions to pollen and other airborne allergens, check the weather forecast, and adjust the time you spend outdoors accordingly. Also, stay away from flowers with fine, powdery pollen.

Allergen immunology, otherwise known as allergy shots, can help prevent certain allergic reactions, but as this only works for insect and certain airborne allergies, you should always stay away as much as possible from the allergen.

Quiz Question: Why is it more effective to try to prevent children from becoming allergic than adults?