Atopic dermatitis is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin which is atopic, hereditary, and non-contagious. Atopic dermatitis is never observed at birth and rarely in the first 6 weeks of life, the mean age of onset generally being around the 3rd month, thus earlier than that of asthma. In genetically at-risk babies, the onset in 48%–65% of cases was in the first 6 months of life, but even before 4 months of life in 66 babies (57%), in 75%–80% of cases within the 1st year, with a male prevalence higher than females with the comparison 1.3–1.5:1.
One effective step to prevent atopic dermatitis in baby is by avoiding contact with allergen. Effective avoidance is primarily based on physical rather than chemical measures, requires a full regimen in the bedroom(s) and is only relevant to children who are specifically allergic. The room that should take care of is not only the baby’s room, but also the other room that might your baby frequently goes there. Below are the list that you should do in order to avoid contacting between baby and allergen that will cause atopic disease.
In your baby’s bedroom
Briefly, the child’s bedroom should be sunny, well-ventilated and dry, uncluttered by excess furniture and any items that can act as allergen, because babies spend a larger proportion of their lives in their bedroom than do adults. If a crib is necessary, this and portable crib mattresses should be encased in miteproof material.
In the other room
In the parents’ bedroom and the other bedrooms, even if the child does not stay or sleep there daily.
In all other rooms where the child frequently goes.
In the home of relatives.
In holiday houses.
If possible in hotel beds the mattress covering should be used.
Hopefully the points above can help you providing safe room in order to prevent atopic disease in your baby or your children.
Regards.
Prevention of Atopic Disease: Rooms in The House
Goodbaby, Friday, April 17, 2009
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