ALLERGIES
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Children who have been breastfed are less likely to have allergies.
In addition, a mother who avoids cow's milk, eggs, nuts, and peanuts
while breastfeeding can prevent allergy-related conditions,
including eczema, in some children. If there is a family history of
allergies, eczema, and allergies it is wise to discuss the
implications for infant feeding with your child's doctor. The timing
of introduction of solid foods in general, as well as of several
specific foods, can help prevent some allergies.
There is also evidence that infants exposed to certain airborne
allergens (such as dust mites and cat dander) may be less likely to
develop related allergies. This is called the "hygiene hypothesis"
and sprang from observations that infants on farms tend to have
fewer allergies than those who grow up in environments that are more
sterile.
Once allergies have developed, treating the allergies and carefully
avoiding those things that cause reactions can prevent allergies in
the future. |
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