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Allergies to cats: symptoms and causes
Indeed, the allergy to cats is not to blame for the hair of the animal. The main cause and catalyst for allergies are proteins – Fel D4 and Fel D1. These proteins are found in the saliva of cats, skin epithelium, and also in excrement.
For this reason, getting a sphynx cat or shaving your pet is not an option. Such measures will not solve the problem, since the source of the allergy is not hidden in the animal’s hair.
Symptoms of Cat Allergy
Symptoms of an allergy to cats in a child can manifest themselves in different ways. Continue reading
List of the most common diseases in Russia in infants
Recall that the indicators relate to Russia. The list was published on the official portal of the Federal State Statistics Service.
The most common problem was respiratory diseases. Over the year, more than 2 057 312 cases were diagnosed among infants.
The second place was taken by cases that appear in the perinatal period. This includes congenital malformations and injuries sustained during childbirth. The frequency is 411 thousand cases. Continue reading
Is it possible to walk with a child with fever?
According to the famous pediatrician Doctor Komarovsky, there can be no universal answer for everyone. It is necessary to take into account weather conditions, the diagnosis of a small patient, not only his temperature, but also the general condition. Walking is useful, but there are more cases when walking with an illness is contraindicated.
Dr. Komarovsky says that a child with a temperature above 37.5 degrees should not go outside. But you need to take into account the condition of the baby, even if the temperature is not much higher than normal. Remember that cold outside leads to spasms of blood vessels. Accordingly, the body copes with heat removal worse. If the child has a fever, then on the street he will only overheat, because the body will not be able to release it. Also, walks in the fresh air are always energy-consuming. The child needs strength in order for the body to cope with the disease. Therefore, evaluate the pros and cons, and think about whether to take the baby to fresh air. It may be more rational to stay home so that the child regains strength and conquers the disease. Continue reading
