Each of them has been bitten by insects at least once in their life, but this is in a utopian version. In reality, we encounter insects more than once a day, and in the summer there is simply no end to them, especially mosquitoes. Mosquitoes, like almost any insect, inject poison into their prey during a bite. Often, such a bite turns out to be toxic to the human body and causes various allergic reactions, both with mild and severe consequences, which bring a lot of inconvenience to a person's life. For example, severe itching, which is still the mildest reaction of our body.
Causes of an allergic reaction in the form of a mosquito bite
The most common cause of an allergic reaction in the form of a mosquito bite is a hereditary predisposition to it. But the increased sensitivity of the body to the effects of irritants, causing an allergic reaction, and as a result of this, the permanent expression and appearance of allergic reactions can be triggered by various factors. Among the factors influencing the appearance of an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite, you can find an unfavorable ecological environment, the use of foods with an excessive amount of flavoring, carcinogens and dyes in the composition, and even certain diseases of the internal organs.
There are cases when the human body has developed a kind of antibodies to mosquito bites. Such a course of events can be dangerous to human life. Fortunately, such cases are the exception rather than the rule.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction in the form of mosquito bites
People who are not predisposed to allergic reactions, as a rule, have only a local reaction to the toxic substance in the area of \u200b\u200bthe mosquito bite itself - redness, itching and possibly a noticeable swelling. This reaction takes place in a fairly short period of time. From this we can understand that our body counteracts the toxins that have entered it along with the poison, preventing their further entry into the blood. But if a mosquito bites a person predisposed to allergies, then he should immediately expect unpleasant manifestations of an allergic reaction. But still, there may be a delay in the manifestation of the reaction for a couple of minutes and even hours. But the severity of an allergic reaction for an allergic person will not change from the time the symptoms appear, he should still expect a violent reaction.
Allergy in the form of bites can be recognized by such pronounced signs: its manifestations are located throughout the body, both in places covered with clothes and in places without it, resulting in irregularly shaped spots and can connect with each other, the bite mark becomes swollen and does not tolerate any changes for a while, while allergic spots are capable of drastic changes in shape, color and size.
Multiple medical studies have shown that the severity of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may depend on the age of the patient. Often for adult patients who are allergic to mosquito bites, it passes easily and without complications. This may be due to rather unremarkable symptoms - swelling at the site of the bite and slight itching, and a short duration - all symptoms disappear within one day. But in cases with an allergic reaction in the form of mosquito bites in children, the symptoms and course are more vivid. In children, at the site of a mosquito bite, there is severe redness and noticeable swelling with severe itching. Itching can be so severe that the child can scratch the bite before the development of the inflammatory process. Unlike adults, children suffer from such manifestations of allergies for several days.
In addition to a local allergic reaction to a mosquito bite, which manifests itself in the form of redness and swelling, the patient may also experience reactions common to all people to this type of irritant, namely, high temperature, lethargy as an overwhelming state of the body, the pulse may increase, or maybe vice versa , weaken, manifestations of urticaria, runny nose, tearing and pain in the eyes.
A person in an attack of an allergic reaction, as a rule, has rapid and intermittent breathing, feels a lack of oxygen, and an unexpected drop in blood pressure is possible.
And in the event of the manifestation of all the above symptoms, then you need to immediately call an ambulance, since most often an allergic reaction has a rapid development. Without timely medical assistance, the patient may experience Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock, which poses a strong threat to the life of the patient. There is a high probability that without timely medical intervention, such an allergic attack can be fatal.
Diagnosis of allergies in the form of mosquito bites
To provide a diagnosis of allergy to mosquito bites, a skin test is performed to determine the amount of IgE reagents in the patient's blood. A high number indicates the presence of a helminthic type invasion or atopic allergy.
First aid for an allergic reaction in the form of a mosquito bite
If you or someone close to you who has a predisposition to an allergic reaction is nevertheless subjected to a mosquito bite, then try to provide first aid and treatment yourself. Apply ice to the mosquito-bitten area. For example, a regular ice pack. This remedy is the best non-drug help that can be provided to an allergy sufferer without delay after a bite from an insect such as a mosquito.
Treatment of an allergic reaction in the form of a mosquito bite
Within a short period of time after a mosquito bite, allergy sufferers can inject themselves with "Adrenaline" to prevent the poison from entering the bloodstream and its further spread throughout the body. The formula for calculating your dose of the drug looks like this: 10 mcg per 1 kilogram of your body weight. But remember that the dose of the drug should not be more than 0.3 milligrams. In addition, there is a need for an injection of Prednisalone, which counteracts the histamine substances actively released by the body during severe manifestations of allergies, and makes allergy symptoms less noticeable. This drug is used intramuscularly (calculated as 2 milligrams per 1 kilogram of body weight).
After the end of the exacerbation of the allergic reaction, a course of immunotherapy designed for individual allergic specifics is desirable for the patient.
With a mild manifestation of an allergic reaction, for the purpose of therapy, it is enough to apply any drug with a slight sedative effect, for example, Festim Gel or Soventoll. Additionally, you can apply a medicated spray or ointment to the area affected by the bite, which contains the active substance "panthenol" ("Depanthenol", "Panthenol plus"). It is better not to use drugs that contain hormones (“Advantan”) on their own, and even after consulting with your doctor who treats allergies, use them with extreme caution.
Prevention of allergies in the form of mosquito bites
When diagnosing an allergy to mosquito bites, the very first way that comes to mind is to exclude contact with an allergic irritant. But thinking is one thing, doing it is quite another. Unfortunately, this business is not always feasible, especially in the summer. That is why you should find yourself a good allergist who can prescribe you a suitable antihistamine medicine for preventive purposes. Allergy sufferers are not recommended to leave the house without their own anti-shock first aid kit - "Adrenaline", "Predninazol" and a couple of syringes for them. Also, it will not be superfluous to review your daily diet and limit the consumption of sweets and foods high in flavoring, carcinogens and dyes.
