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Allergies
Over the past 20 years, the number of children with allergies has risen substantially. Currently, more children suffer from asthma, hay fever, and eczema than they ever have. The increase in allergic conditions has a direct correlation with the influx of asthmatics; asthma is now the number one reason for hospital admittance among children. Recently, there has been a constant flow of kids as young as six months old affected by an allergic rash (eczema), asthma, and chronic nasal irritation (chronic rhinitis). Parents have complained of their children suffering from runny noses, itchy and teary eyes, coughing, and wheezing--all without any proof that a viral infection is the culprit. Many of them believe these reactions are caused by contact with flowers, grass, weeds, and animals.
Allergies may appear in newborns only a couple months following birth in the form of nasal congestion, coughing, rash, or diarrhea stemming from the ingestion of disagreeable food. People of any race, creed, or color are all vulnerable to allergies. The word allergy refers to the occurrence of the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, or any substance capable of causing an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can either be triggered by breathing in airborne allergens or consuming food containing allergens. Once allergens have infiltrated our bodies, chemicals are released that may cause:
- Sneezing
- Itchy nose
- Congestion
- Itchy eyes
- Teary or red eyes
- Coughing
- Itchiness of the roof of the mouth
- Asthmatic side effects (e.g., wheezing)
If you have a son or daughter with allergies, you may have an opportunity to receive financial assistance. Find out whether you qualify by speaking with a social security disability attorney.
