Allergies in the child should not be ignored. Allergies that trigger asthma or fever, eczema will increase a child's risk of heart disease. This is because they are susceptible to increased blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Researchers mention that children who have asthma, are twice more likely to have high blood pressure and uncontrolled evil koleterol. It also triggered an increased risk of suffering from heart disease.
With allergy treatment early then it could help prevent the onset of heart disease in adulthood, said Dr. Jonathan Silverberg, professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
He further added, in children with allergic disorders, are more likely to have low physical activity and obesity than other children. It also further increased the risk of heart disease as adults.
Therefore, he appealed to children who have allergies are advised to check blood pressure and cholesterol early as early detection measures.
Modifying lifestyle, eating healthy foods, do more physical exercise, and undergoing treatment for allergies can reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, he added.
