What is conjunctivitis, what are the symptoms and how to cure it with natural methods in children and infants
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La conjunctivitis it is an inflammation that affects the conjunctiva, that is the membrane that covers the eyelid, and the cornea, the white part of the eye, giving the characteristic of the classic red eyes. It affects adults, but also i children and babies. Which i symptoms, how to intervene? Exist natural remedies beyond the classic antibiotic eye drops?
A virus, but also a bacterium, a allergy, a irritation from smoke or other pollutants they can cause it and can accompany a cold, an exanthematous disease (measles in the first place) or irritation due to exposure to very intense natural or artificial light.
Conjunctivitis can affect both adults than children and it is always, in any case, contagious, so it would be good to proceed immediately to an effective therapy (but often it is also possible to avoid the use of drugs). Most exposed to the infection are, of course, children who attend nursery schools or kindergartens, those with allergies or children who have particularly delicate eyes, such as light eyes.
Le causes of conjunctivitis in children they are mostly of three different types: bacterial, viral, allergic. The bacterial form is more frequent due to the ease of contagion, while the viral forms are mainly attributable to herpes infections and the allergic form is related to the general increase in allergies and affects both eyes.
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Viral conjunctivitis
La viral conjunctivitis it can also affect only one eye (as well as other forms of conjunctivitis) and usually produces an emission of watery substances from the eye. Plus, it can be related to a cold or symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a sore throat.
Allergic conjunctivitis
La Allergic conjunctivitis affects both eyes and it is none other than one of the responses of our body to a factor that triggers the allergy (dust mites, for example). Against allergens, the body creates an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE) which causes the cells of the ocular mucosa and respiratory tract to release inflammatory substances, such as histamine. The release of histamine in the body can produce various symptoms, including conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis, the symptoms
I symptoms of conjunctivitis I'm:
- very red and swollen eyes
- secretions
- photophobia (discomfort during exposure to light)
- severe itching
- excessive tearing
In case of allergic conjunctivitis, severe itching and intense lacrimation are probably also added sneezing e naso-tight.
Conjunctivitis in children
Conjunctivitis is not difficult to eradicate, especially if taken at its initial stage, which in most cases also allows for not to resort to drugs. And this is especially good for the little ones.
When you have children, what you must always keep at home are sterile gauze and physiological water. So every time you notice a little yellow mucus, clean the eyes just with these two tools until you have eliminated all secretions.
If the little one feels excessive pruritus (he rubs his eyes continuously), to soothe the disturbance, prepare some chamomile and, once lukewarm, pass it over the eyes with a piece of gauze, letting the chamomile penetrate between the eyelids. Chamomile is indeed a valid one decongestant natural and soothes the itching. Avoid exposure to light and gusts of wind that could aggravate the situation. If the conjunctivitis does not go away, in the case of the viral form, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops are generally used, in the case of allergic conjunctivitis to antihistamine eye drops. But always the pediatrician should be consulted first.
Also, on days when your little one has conjunctivitis, remember that he / she must not be in contact with other children and wash his hands often. Use disposable towels and pay more attention to washing clothes (especially pillowcases and sheets).
Conjunctivitis, other natural remedies
Did you know that one of the most effective methods of conjunctivitis in newborns is breast milk? With fantastic anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, mother's milk can in fact solve conjunctivitis (in addition to redness from cold, sticky eyes and red eyes due to rubbing). If you are new mothers you can thus try to apply a little milk in the baby's eyes: the IgA immunoglobins (antibodies) contained in it would in fact be able to protect the conjunctiva.
In addition to chamomile, then, also the tea wraps they can keep conjunctivitis at bay, as can those of mallow and eyebright. Here you can find all our tips to treat conjunctivitis with natural remedies.
Germana Carillo
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