Allergy to mosquitoes
Allergy to mosquito bites( kulicidosis) is a response to the allergic reaction of the body to entering the bloodstream of the allergen contained in the saliva of the insect. As a rule, mosquitoes do not represent a real danger to human health, although in some developing countries they sometimes act as carriers of vector-borne diseases such as tularemia and malaria. Much more dangerous condition is allergic to mosquito bites, which is observed at a sufficiently large population of the Earth
allergy to mosquito -
symptoms In response to these blood-sucking insects bite can develop as a normal reaction and allergic. If an itchy red papule is observed at the site of the bite, it is not worth worrying, since it is quite a normal reaction to a mosquito bite. When bitten, this bloodsucker produces biologically active substances that cause a local inflammatory reaction.
quite another case, when the bite is developing quite a large red spot( sometimes it reaches a diameter of up to ten centimeters), which significantly rises above the surface of the skin and incredibly itchy. This is the
allergy to mosquito bites of , more precisely its local form, which is judged by its severity as light.In case of involvement in the pathological process of the whole body, you can talk about allergic dermatitis or a generalized allergic reaction. Symptoms of this form are that throughout the surface of the body there is redness of the skin, severe itching and hives. This reaction is also considered a mild form of allergy, therefore it is unnecessary to dramatize the current situation unnecessarily.
If internal organs and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract are involved in the pathological process, it is an allergy to mosquitoes of moderate severity. The patient has abdominal pain, shortness of breath, dizziness and nausea.
In the case of the transformation of dyspnea in asthma and if nausea accompanied by vomiting with severe pain at the epigastric region - a severe form of allergy that requires immediate emergency care.
Choking, a sharp decrease in blood pressure and loss of consciousness indicate the development of a person in this extremely life-threatening condition as anaphylactic shock. Insect bites such reaction of the organism is rare, but all allergic individuals must always keep in mind the likelihood of developing this complication
allergy to mosquito bites in children
allergic to mosquitoes in children in its manifestations is no different from an allergic reaction in adults, and can manifest asMinor clinical changes, and the development of anaphylactic shock. That is why, without exception, all parents in case of emergency must be able to timely provide adequate, correct first aid to their baby.
Most often, the immune system of the child copes with the penetrated allergen independently, but sometimes a weak child's body can not neutralize this allergic reaction. In the event that unpleasant sensations and skin manifestations are observed for more than a day, and the places of bites are very inflamed, you should not hesitate to contact an allergist. Often, places of allergy to mosquito bites make lotions with furatsilinom. In any case, parents should not panic, and if they follow all the recommendations of the treating doctor, the allergy to mosquitoes will very quickly recede.
main common symptoms that can occur in children with mosquito bites: lethargy, and deterioration in general health baby, fever, shortness of breath, cough with viscous sputum, runny nose, watery eyes, anaphylaxis( headache, hot flashes, decrease in blood pressure, palenessInteguments).The local symptoms of this allergic reaction include: at the site of the bite occurs swelling and thickening of the skin may develop severe itching of the emergence of bubbles, the change in color of edematous skin( becoming pink or pale white), scratching the skin
Allergy against mosquitoes - treatment
treatment tacticsBoth children and adults, directly depends on the current severity of the allergic reaction. In the case when there is only a slight itching, it will be sufficient to put a compress on the bite site with an anti-inflammatory drug. But with the development of strong allergic reactions without the help of a specialist can not do. If there is a strong allergy to mosquito bites - treatment should be done only by a qualified allergist.
Today, allergy medications are very diverse and many of them are sold without a prescription. Therefore, even before the doctor's visit, allergic manifestations can be independently suppressed by such antihistamines as Suprastin, Claritin, Dimedrol, etc. However, these medications can only be used as a first aid in biting an insect and not take them systematically without the appropriate appointment of a doctor.
At home, itching can be removed by repeatedly wiping the bite with a weak baking soda solution. In addition, it is recommended to treat the place of damage with a tincture of propolis, calendula, corvalol, boric alcohol, cut a bulb or a tomato. If the home of all of the above funds was not found, you can buy at the nearest pharmacy, such antihistamines as Fenistil gel or Sovenenthal. Immediately after the appearance of signs of an allergic reaction, you can take a tablet of Suprastin.
