Treatment of cold allergy in children and adults
Cold allergy is the increased sensitivity of the body to low temperature. This condition is observed not only in winter. In some patients, cold allergy manifests itself in the warm season - for example, after swimming in cold water, staying in a room with the air conditioner on, drinking cold drinks.
The main cause of allergy to cold is a violation of immunity, which can be associated with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, maxillary sinuses, and tonsils. A pronounced reaction to cold is also observed in patients with a hereditary predisposition or other types of allergies. According to statistics, cold allergy is more common in women (in 70% of cases) and children. We will talk about what to do with cold allergies on the skin below.
Symptoms of cold allergy in adults
The most common type of reaction to wind and low temperature is the so-called cold urticaria. What does cold allergy look like on the skin of the face? Red spots of various sizes and shapes appear on the upper lip, eyelids, and sometimes all over the face. At the same time, tissue swelling is observed, patients complain of severe itching.
Symptoms of cold allergy in adults appear after 2-5 minutes. after exposure to low temperature and are stored for 1-2 hours. They are manifested not only by rashes, but also by systemic symptoms - patients sometimes feel a cold, weakness, pain in the joints, palpitations, shortness of breath, abdominal pain (especially in the stomach area), general malaise. In severe cases, the development of a dangerous condition is possible - anaphylactic shock, which requires immediate medical assistance.
How does an allergy to cold manifest itself in a child? One of the symptoms is rhinitis. It is enough to go for a walk with the baby on a frosty day, when he starts sneezing, breathing through his mouth through a blocked nose. Mothers are often afraid of such a reaction and make the wrong conclusion - that the child has caught a cold. But it is worth going into a warm room - the indicated symptoms disappear. Cold allergy can also manifest itself in the form of dermatitis or conjunctivitis. In the first case, the child has redness of the face and hands, the skin becomes dry and itchy. In the second, lacrimation, heartburn in the eyes are noted. Can an allergy to the cold manifest itself on the legs? - yes Some patients have rashes all over the body.
Primary cold urticaria should be distinguished from secondary. Secondary is noted at:
- cryoglobulinemia;
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia;
- lymphosarcoma;
- chickenpox;
- syphilis;
- viral hepatitis;
- infectious mononucleosis.
How to treat cold allergy on hands
Cold allergy therapy is carried out with the use of antihistamines - ointments, nasal drops/sprays, tablets. It was found that taking antihistamines of the second generation significantly alleviates the symptoms of cold urticaria. A hypoallergenic diet is also important - it is desirable to exclude citrus fruits, chocolate, mushrooms, nuts, coffee, eggs from the diet.
How to treat cold allergy on the hands? A fatty cream will help prevent the development of an allergic reaction. People prone to cold allergies should apply cream to their hands and face before going outside, and apply lip balm or hygienic lipstick to their lips. You should also not forget warm gloves and a scarf at home, while walking you should cover the lower part of your face.
Treatment of allergy to cold in children can be started with the use of phytotherapy. Infusion of yarrow is a proven folk remedy that has an anti-allergic effect. One tablespoon of yarrow is poured with a glass of boiling water, infused for 45 minutes, then filtered. The infusion is taken 1 tablespoon three times a day. In case of severe skin itching, an infusion of celery root is taken.
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