Gynecology, Obstetrics and In Vitro Fertilization Specialist Op. Dr. Seval Taşdemir made statements about allergies that occur during pregnancy and their treatments.
Allergic reactions are generally not expected to occur during pregnancy. Because the mother's immune system is automatically suppressed so that the body does not perceive the baby as an allergen, and thus the possibility of a new allergic reaction is greatly reduced. Histamine is a substance that occurs due to allergies. Since this substance is broken down by a substance secreted from the placenta, the possibility of allergies during pregnancy decreases significantly. Of course, it may be necessary to take precautions due to allergic reactions that occur before pregnancy or allergies that may develop even slightly during pregnancy.
What are the types of allergies that occur during pregnancy?
The most common allergy problems during pregnancy are asthma and allergic rhinitis that occur before pregnancy. These two disorders may continue throughout pregnancy. These disorders may improve, may not manifest themselves at all, or may intensify during pregnancy. It is always useful to take precautions in advance for these changes, which are completely related to the person's physical condition. It may be necessary to have an allergy test before pregnancy and to be treated against allergens that give positive results. Allergies that occur only during pregnancy have similar effects to allergies that occur during normal periods. Skin redness, rash, itching; stuffy or runny nose; Symptoms such as frequent sneezing can be taken as a sign of allergy.
How is it treated?
It is necessary to be very careful in the treatment of an allergy that occurs during pregnancy or has already developed. Medicines used during pregnancy may sometimes harm the baby. It is known that some of the drugs used especially in the treatment of allergies are in the risk group. For this reason, pregnant women should consult a specialist for allergy treatment and use their medications under expert supervision. The selection and dosage of drugs used for treatment should be left entirely to the doctor. Pregnant women can stay away from allergy-causing foods or avoid environments that pose allergy risk during this period. Like strawberries, tomatoes, eggs, peanuts Sines are among the foods that frequently cause allergic reactions. Avoiding consuming these foods may reduce the chances of any allergies occurring during pregnancy.
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