Milk Allergy Tips

Breastfeeding can be challenging at times.
The commonest problem encountered is swelling and tenderness.
It's important to feed the baby from one breast completely and empty it.
If lump or swelling is felt immediately express milk out and also apply warm compresses
If fever occurs or there is pain and swelling inform the doctor immediately

Symptoms:

Sneezing
Cough / cold
Shortness of breath
Breathlessness
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Wheezing respiration
Asthma
Itchy, watery eyes
Itchy, runny nose
Itching, eczema and/or hives
Home remedies:

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Allergic rhinitis is usually seen at the change of seasons as there is a lot of pollen in the atmosphere.

Types of allergic rhinitis:

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Urticaria is a vascular reaction of the skin affecting the dermis and epidermis layer of the skin characterized by weals (hives) or angioedema (swelling) or both and appears as well circumscribed raised areas of erythema and edema with much itching.
Urticaria may be acute (< 6 weeks duration, often gone within hours to days) or chronic (> 6 weeks duration, with daily or episodic weals).
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