TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Issue allergy is important especially for parents who have a risk of reducing allergic conditions in children. Including influence Chaca Thaib, who has a history of cow’s milk allergy and dust, so it decreases to his son Binar, whose allergies vary, one of which is cow’s milk allergy.
“In addition to health impacts and a large economic burden, my child and I also tend to be timid in choosing food. On this occasion, I would like to invite parents to be more aware of the importance of preventing allergies early to avoid negative effects in the future,” said Chacha Thaib in Nutrition Talk “Preventing Child’s Allergy by Detecting Risk of Allergy and Appropriate Nutrition Intake Early” Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Chaca Thaib suggested that parents should not underestimate and should be preventive since childhood. This is so the effect is not too severe if it has been detected early. “For new mothers who are just learning don’t try to do it self diagnosis and believe in myths, but it’s best to tell it to the experts to get it treatment that’s right, “he said.
In the same discussion, Child Allergy and Immunology Consultant Doctor Budi Setiabudiawan explained that the effects of allergies are more than just symptoms experienced child. Allergies have a significant impact on children, families and even society. Children with allergies tend to have a series of allergic diseases with age. Even passed down to the next generation.
“For children, allergies can increase the risk of degenerative diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and heart disease. In addition, children with allergies also experience growth retardation. While the economic impact that must be faced by families is an increase in medical costs and indirect costs, “said Budi.
Therefore, according to Budi, allergy is important to be detected and prevented early by tracing a family history of allergies and giving nutrition appropriate to support a better immune system. If it can be treated early according to management, it does not progress to other diseases, such as asthma or atopic dermatitis.
“This is the importance of early detection for children who have allergic talents. If we are late in diagnosing it can have an impact on other health problems, including growth and development,” he said.
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In the long run it increases degenerative diseases such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Not to mention the psychological side that can create stress for children and parents. “For that complete and balanced nutrition will support children’s immune development. Nutrition combination of prebiotics and probiotics (SINBIOTIK) will support the child’s immune system in reducing the risk of allergies through the balance of the digestive tract microbiota,” Budi said.
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