Red cheeks of the child in the winter - this is normal. But there are cases treatment to the doctor about the cold allergy. What it is? What are the symptoms of cold allergy? How is it detected? And how to treat allergic to the cold?
Allergy - a reaction to a hazardous substance for him. The low temperature may be the trigger for the emergence of allergies. What are the symptoms of cold allergy in a child?
Symptoms of cold allergy:
- rash and redness, according to the type of hives, it appears on the open areas of the body that are in contact with the cold: the hands, the face; and may also appear on the calves, knees, thighs;
- blisters that resemble insect bites;
- swelling at a location which is contacted with the cold;
- swelling of the lining of the nose - runny nose, sneezing, tickle in the throat;
- burning and pain in the eyes, tearing.
Causes of allergy to the cold
Such an allergic reaction has been described in the XIX century. But until now, doctors argue - cold urticaria can be identified as an independent diagnosis or as a symptom of a hidden disease. In any case, one trigger mechanism - low temperature.
It is believed that cold allergy can trigger chronic diseases. Just the body spends too much energy to fight the disease, therefore, is no longer adequately respond to cold. Such a reaction can provoke hepatitis viruses, Herpes, rheumatoid arthritis, pyelonephritis, tonsillitis, respiratory pathogens, and other types of allergies, and even tooth decay. Sometimes allergy to cold manifests itself after recent myocardial disease. In any case, if you notice symptoms of cold allergy in a child, you need to go to the doctor. Remember, if the child has an allergy to cold temperatures, you need to be careful with the food and drinks cold, even in summer, they can cause severe allergic reactions, up to angioedema.
Red cheeks or allergy?
But if you are not sure the child has an allergy the cold? After all, you can mix up the red cheeks in the cold with a rash and runny nose on the street in the cold half of the children observed. What to do then? Attach to the forearm baby bag with ice for 1-2 minutes. After 10 minutes, you can evaluate the response. Itching and redness may indicate the presence of an allergy to cold temperatures. If, however, and after an hour nothing appeared, the baby is a normal reaction to cold. But an accurate diagnosis for the presence or absence of cold allergy will put a doctor after laboratory studies.
How to treat?
There is no specific treatment, only symptomatic. There is a chance that the child will outgrow the reaction to cold. But to ignore the allergy to the cold, too, is not necessary.
How to prevent allergy to the cold?
Unfortunately, if your child is allergic to the cold, you have to reduce the time walking in the winter. Avoid walking in windy days and at a temperature below -15. An hour before the release, do not use soap to wash the house. Open areas of the body to lubricate cream, and lip - hygienic lipstick. Food and drink have to keep warm. Also it is impossible to temper the kid and drive to the pool.
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