An allergy to
mosquito bites can occur not only in young children who have not yet gained immunity, but also in adults. The substance that releases the insect through the proboscis at the time of the bite causes this reaction. Why does it stand out? So that human blood does not clot very quickly, and the mosquito could fully satisfy its appetite. Allergy
after a mosquito bite is a familiar clinical picture - in completely healthy people it is only a reddening of the skin and a slight itch, but in allergy sufferers this can cause completely different reactions.
The percentage of adults who have an allergic reaction is small, but the suffering that it causes is simply impossible to call insignificant. Exemplary symptoms that occur when there is an allergy to mosquito bites: redness and itching, hives, swelling, nausea, fever and blood pressure, and even suffocation. If at least a few of the symptoms appear, take immediate action. Those people who know that they have a similar reaction need to be extremely careful and fully armed in the warmer months to go on evening walks and on outdoor recreation.
An allergy to mosquito bites in children manifests itself much faster and brighter. If an adult body is able to fight on its own and, over time, even acquire immunity, then an unadapted child’s body reacts very differently. After a couple of hours, there may appear swelling around the site of the bite, drowsiness, apathy, loss of appetite, redness and serious itching, which the child is simply unable to deal with. In case of combing the wound, he can introduce an infection there, and the situation will worsen several times. Therefore, at the first symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. An allergy to mosquito bites, a photo of the manifestation of which is presented, should be diagnosed by a professional, and taking medications without preliminary examination is extremely unwise. In case of confirmation of the diagnosis, do not forget to always have along with you the necessary drugs that should scare away mosquitoes, as well as those that should be taken in the first few hours after a bite, if it was not possible to protect yourself.
Self-treatment in this case is not an option, however, with mild manifestations of the body's reaction to
insect bites, first aid can be provided that will not bring any harm unambiguously. In case of redness of the wound and the appearance of intolerable itching, treat the bite site with ointments such as, for example, “Rescuer”, “Fenistil-gel” and others. There are preventive measures that should be carried out several months before the onset of the season. Talk to your doctor and he will prescribe the necessary medications for you. Most often they use Tavegil, Suprastin or Diazolin, which greatly alleviate the symptoms of an allergic reaction in the summer. It is always necessary to have with them those drugs that can save from the manifestation of anaphylaxis - adrenaline or epinephrine.
An allergy to mosquito bites is a very unpleasant phenomenon that can spoil not just rest in the warm season, but all of life. However, with a competent approach and following all the doctor’s prescriptions, negative consequences can be easily avoided, and later completely reduced to nothing. Be healthy!