Allergy problems
What kinds of allergies do children have and what causes them?
Allergies are very common in childhood and can affect a child’s breathing, skin, digestion, and overall well-being. While some allergies are mild and temporary, others may require ongoing support and management.
Children can develop different types of allergies, including:
Common symptoms include:
Why do allergies develop?
Allergies occur when the immune system reacts too strongly to normally harmless substances. Contributing factors include:
In many children, allergies are part of an “atopic tendency,” often seen together with eczema and asthma.
What standard treatments do doctors offer for allergy problems?
Conventional treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and controlling inflammation.
Common treatments include:
How does the Clinic for Children treat allergies in children?
The Clinic for Children has developed extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies in children over many years. To ensure high-quality, up-to-date care, Dr Buskin regularly attends leading European allergy conferences, including PAAM and EAACI, staying informed on the latest developments in paediatric allergy management.
The clinic is able to perform allergy testing on-site, allowing for timely assessment and personalised guidance. Common allergies such as dust, pollen, and certain food allergies can be evaluated and managed directly within the clinic. For more complex cases, we work closely with the Allergy Centre at Reinier de Graaf Hospital in Delft, where children can be referred for further specialised investigation.
At the Clinic for Children, we take an integrative and personalized approach, combining the best of conventional paediatrics with supportive therapies.
Our approaches include:
1. Carefull, holistic assessment
We look beyond symptoms to understand:
2. Evidence-based conventional care
3. Supporting the immune system
Where appropriate, we may include:
4. Evidence-based conventional care
Depending on the child and clinical picture:
Studies and updates of interest for further reading on allergy problems in children
Research suggests that immune development, environmental exposures, and the gut microbiome all play an important role in allergies. Alongside standard medical care, several integrative approaches have been studied as supportive therapies. Here are 2 examples.
The Gut–Immune Axis and Probiotics
- Early-life gut microbiome composition is closely linked to the development of allergies.
- Some studies suggest probiotics may reduce the risk of eczema and support immune balance, although results are variable.
For further reading, use this link:
Publication 1
Vitamin D
Vitamin D plays an important role in immune regulation and may influence the development and course of allergic diseases in children.
For further reading, use this link:
Publication 1
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