Allergy to mosquitoes: treatment, symptoms and diagnosis
Of course, we all look forward to the summer. But, unfortunately, the summer period is clouded by stinging and bloodsucking insects: flies, mosquitoes, wasps, etc. Quite often, an allergic reaction in most people to the poison and saliva of these insects is observed.
In this article we will consider the reaction of people to a mosquito bite.
Symptoms of allergy to mosquitoes
Allergy to mosquitoes on mosquitoes can be expressed in various forms. These can be local, unexpressed symptoms, as well as shock with a fatal outcome. With a "local" allergic reaction, redness and swelling quickly spread around the site of the bite. As a rule, such a reaction is accompanied by severe itching for several days. In this case, the redness around the bite quickly disappears, but the edema may remain for 3-4 days.
Allergy to mosquito bites is accompanied by such general reactions: malaise, urticaria, itching, nausea, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dizziness and vomiting. In more severe cases, there is hoarseness, choking and a sense of doom. And, finally, with a "shock" reaction to the listed symptoms, cyanosis of the skin, loss of consciousness or a drop in blood pressure are added.
It should be noted that after a mosquito bite, a banal infection may occur. It appears due to contaminants and combs of itchy areas. Particularly carefully this is done by the little ones, therefore they suffer most from the blood-sucking insects.
To date, mosquito bites for kiddies are a great danger. Allergy to mosquitoes in children is often accompanied by a high body temperature. Such a reaction to the bite of insects doctors explain the weakened immunity and the deterioration of the ecological situation. It is worth noting that at a high body temperature you need to call a doctor right away. Since allergic reactions can provoke serious diseases.
Allergy to mosquitoes is a reaction of the body not to the contact itself, but to the secreted saliva of the insect. It is the saliva that is the allergen from which we feel discomfort. The allergy after a mosquito bite, more precisely the degree of its manifestation, depends on the sensitivity of a person to certain substances that make up the saliva of an insect. Most of all allergies are susceptible to people who suffer from atopic dermatitis.
Treatment of allergy from mosquitoes
The treatment method for adults and children is selected depending on the degree of allergic reaction. If there is a small itch, then it is enough to put a compress on the bite with an anti-inflammatory drug. And if there are severe allergic reactions, then you need to contact a specialist. If you are allergic to mosquito bites, treatment must be done under the supervision of a doctor. First of all, the treatment is aimed at preventing the cause, and not at eliminating the consequences.
To date, there are a variety of means for allergies. To remove the itch will help a lot of rubbing the place of bite with a solution of baking soda. It is also recommended to treat the infection with tincture of calendula, propolis, boric alcohol, valocordin or corvalol, cut tomato or bulb.
If the listed funds in your home medicine chest are not available, then hurry to the pharmacy for antihistamines( sovenhal or fenistil gel).If you develop an allergic reaction, you can drink a tablet of suprastin. This measure is not only treatment, but also prevention.
It is important to note that folk remedies for allergies, namely medicinal plants, should be selected with great care. This is because some plants themselves can cause an allergic reaction.
In the "home fight" with allergies will help decoctions of the following herbs: chamomile, string, dandelion, wormwood and marigold.