A mosquito bite is an unpleasant phenomenon, in most cases accompanied by local hyperemia, itching and swelling of the skin. Usually the discomfort goes away within a few hours, but when an insect bite provokes an allergic reaction, the swelling may last longer. Along with it, other symptoms appear: dizziness, weakness, tachycardia (most often this happens in a small child).
Why does the human body react so violently to mosquito bites? The fact is that before drinking a drop of blood from the “victim”, the insect secretes a small amount of saliva with special enzymes. They prevent blood from clotting, have analgesic properties and can cause allergic reactions.
Important: if after a mosquito bite the swelling in a child or adult disappears within the first few minutes, this indicates an adequate reaction of the body to what happened. When, over a long period of time, the tumor not only does not go away, but also increases in size, this is a clear sign of an allergic reaction.
The body's immune response to foreign substances that enter the human body along with mosquito saliva can cause other symptoms:
If these signs are detected (they indicate an allergic reaction to a bite), you should give the victim an antihistamine tablet (for example, Suprastin) and seek help from a doctor.
To prevent swelling from spreading after a mosquito bite, it is recommended immediately afterwards:
All means for local treatment of mosquito bites can be divided into two groups: pharmaceutical (ointments, creams, gels) and folk (tinctures, extracts, decoctions, etc.).
Medicines for external use include antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, and disinfecting components. The following are in great demand among patients:
If non-steroidal local agents do not demonstrate the desired effect, hormonal drugs (for example, Hydrocortisone ointment) can be used.
Proven folk recipes will also help relieve swelling after a mosquito bite:
In addition to local remedies, it is recommended to use systemic antiallergic drugs. They will help relieve the swelling that appears after the bite, improve overall well-being and prevent the further development of an allergic reaction.
The most popular antihistamine tablets:
Usually the medications are taken for several days in a row at the dosage indicated in the instructions or the dosage selected by the doctor.
To prevent mosquito or other insect bites, it is recommended to use repellents - these can be gels, lotions, creams, and at home - fumigators. In pharmacies you can buy wipes treated with special compounds. As a last resort, you should apply a small amount of essential oil with a strong smell (for example, juniper) to the skin (behind the ears, around the wrists).
You should immediately seek help from a specialist in the following cases:
Despite the fact that insect bites have long become a common occurrence, you should not treat them irresponsibly - the body’s reaction to foreign substances can be unpredictable. Timely local and, if necessary, systemic treatment will help avoid unpleasant consequences for human health.
Swelling from a mosquito bite develops as a result of the reaction of the body of an adult or child to substances that the female injected into the blood with saliva. When scratching the bite site, the affected area increases.
Summer ? It’s not only relaxation, the sea, the sun, nature, it’s also swarms of insects, the annoying sound of mosquitoes, swelling from mosquito bites. Are mosquitoes found everywhere? As soon as the spring sun warms up after a cold winter, hordes of evil insects poison a person’s peaceful life.
Mosquitoes? dipterous insects in which the second pair of wings has turned into halteres, with which they warn their appearance. Males? peaceful representatives of this order, feed on plant sap; females need protein substances for the development of eggs and the continuation of their kind. A hungry female can drink human blood only once, after which she lays eggs and dies. Her mission is complete. Well-fed females can make several clutches per season, each with up to 200-300 eggs.
It is almost impossible to hide from an insect. Possessing a keen sense of smell, bloodsuckers sense their prey from a great distance. They can rush to the smell of breath and find a person covered with a blanket over his head. Mosquitoes have well-developed vision.
The insect takes aim for a long time, choosing a place? thinner, more delicate areas of skin with superficially located capillaries. With its proboscis, the mosquito pierces the skin, penetrates the capillary, injects saliva with an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting and an anesthetic. If the mosquito calmly “dine”, then after the meal it will suck in blood with some saliva, which will reduce itching and swelling.
Biologists have found that insects bite every tenth person, giving preference to people with the first and second blood groups, suffering from atherosclerosis, obesity, and an unkempt body odor. Mosquitoes often attack small children, since children have thin skin that is easily pierced by a mosquito's proboscis.
Swelling from a mosquito bite develops as a result of the reaction of the body of an adult or child to the substance histamine, which the female injected into the blood with saliva. When scratching the bite site, the affected area increases, which causes even more swelling and itching.
Does the bite of even a small mosquito cause discomfort? the eyelid swells, itches, the eye closes, the skin of the bitten eyelid becomes inflamed, swells and stretches due to the large accumulation of fluid in it. The eyelid, upper or lower, that was bitten by the mosquito swells and becomes inflamed.
The color of the eyelid becomes reddish, the swelling looks like a bubble, which increases after sleeping or lying on your back. Therefore, after sleep, a child who has been bitten by a mosquito has his eyelids practically closed, which frightens parents very much. But literally after a while the swelling decreases.
How can you help an adult with such a bite?
If you have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, you should call an ambulance (depending on the severity of the condition) or consult a doctor.
Children are more susceptible to bloodsucker bites than adults. The child often develops swelling and unbearable itching, so children scratch the bite site vigorously, which only aggravates the situation.
How to relieve itching and swelling from mosquito bites in a child?
Allergic reactions to mosquito bites in children may occur more often than in adults, but it is not advisable to give antihistamines to children, especially without the recommendation of a pediatrician. If an allergic reaction is accompanied by severe swelling, rash, or breathing problems, you should immediately seek medical help.
In nature, after an insect bite, you can reduce the itching with a plantain leaf, a clove of garlic, a slice of lemon, tea tree or lavender oil, which can be in your travel first aid kit. Lavender oil has the same effect, so doctors recommend its use even for infants.
Preventing mosquito bites is difficult, but it is possible. For this, there is a whole arsenal of different repellents, creams, gels, lotions, balms, fumigators. An important factor will be the use of mosquito nets, even clothing.
It is advisable for infants and small children to wear undershirts with mittens while sleeping, so that a hand accidentally sticking out from under the blanket does not become a tasty prey for insects. Before going to bed, you can turn on the fumigators, close the windows and vents with protective nets to provide children and adults with a peaceful rest.
You can use safer repellers that emit ultrasounds that are unpleasant for mosquitoes. Repellers can be stationary or portable, which is convenient during walks. The devices are available in the form of keychains, funny toys, and can be battery-powered. True, doctors recommend this method with caution, since it has not been sufficiently studied.
To kill insects, fumigators with plates coated with a mosquito-killing substance are used. After the fumigator with the plate is inserted into the socket, the substance heats up, begins to evaporate, and insects, once in its atmosphere, die.
Fumigators are durable, do not disassemble, and therefore are safe for children, but it is better to use them several hours before bedtime, so that all mosquitoes have time to die and do not disturb the child’s sleep. The plates can be scented, with a pleasant smell, or odorless. The plates, which have passed strict environmental control, are safe for both children and adults.
During walks, children suffer from mosquito bites not so much on their hands as on their unprotected hands, so it is advisable to treat them with protective creams or repellents. In nature, to protect yourself from insects, you need to wear light-colored clothing (for some reason, mosquitoes don’t like them).
You can buy wipes treated with repellents in pharmacies and specialty stores. The wipes can even be used for infants.
In extreme cases, the site of an insect bite can be lubricated with Corvalol or Valocordin heart drops or mint toothpaste.
On country walks, you need to take with you a small first aid kit with the necessary first aid medications; in spring and summer, it is advisable to put mosquito repellents and antihistamines recommended by your doctor in your first aid kit.
In our area, there are practically no mosquitoes that carry serious diseases, malaria. But when going to tropical countries, you need to remember that mosquito bites can be very dangerous, since the saliva of insects can contain pathogens of serious diseases. It is advisable to avoid mosquito bites, taking all possible measures, but if you still cannot avoid the bite, the area of swelling and itching should be lubricated with an anti-inflammatory agent, try not to scratch the wound so as not to cause an infection, and in case of a severe allergic reaction, consult a doctor immediately.
Mosquitoes are carriers of dangerous diseases that kill about 2 million people worldwide every year. The disease occurs only if you are bitten by an infected mosquito, but bites from healthy insects can also cause many problems. It is clear that you need to put nets on the windows and use insect repellents, but what to do if the mosquito has already bitten?
If a mosquito bites your eyelid, it swells, turns red and begins to itch. To prevent infection from getting into the eye, Albucid eye drops containing an antibacterial component are instilled. To relieve swelling, apply a piece of ice and a cotton swab soaked in the juice of plantain, dandelion or cabbage to the eyelid. An antihistamine is taken internally - Diazolin or any other.
When a female mosquito bites, it injects its saliva, which contains anticoagulants, into the human bloodstream. This makes it easier for her to consume blood, but causes allergies in humans. Therefore, the bite site becomes red and swollen, and in severe cases, anaphylactic shock can occur.
To relieve itching from a bite at home, apply a well-mashed cabbage leaf or plantain leaf to the bite site. You can lubricate the reddened area with a soda solution, which also relieves severe inflammation. To prepare it, 3 tsp. soda pour 1 tsp. water. The resulting paste is applied to the bite until completely dry, then washed off. Repeat the procedure several times during the day.
An allergic reaction to a mosquito bite can be expressed in different ways:
- in a mild form - the bite site is red and slightly swollen;
- moderate severity - the bite site turns red and swells greatly, body temperature rises;
- severe allergies - an attack of suffocation and anaphylactic shock may begin.
You can only treat mild allergies yourself; in other cases, consult a doctor. For treatment, take an antihistamine - diazolin, loratadine, cetrin, etc. The bite site is lubricated with Fenistil gel, Akriderm, Soventol, Advantan, etc.
To treat a mosquito bite in a child under one year old, use Fenistil gel and drops. The gel is applied to the affected area 2 or 4 times a day, making sure that the child does not lick the smeared area. After treatment with the gel, the skin should be protected from direct sunlight. Fenistil drops are given to children from 1 month to a year in the dosage recommended by the doctor, usually from 3 to 10 drops.
You can use folk remedies and lubricate the baby’s bite site with soda solution or apply a cut aloe leaf. You can also lubricate the bite with infusion of chamomile, cabbage juice, plantain, dandelion or string.
If your leg is swollen after a mosquito bite, you need to take an antihistamine - Diazolin, Loratadine, Suprastin, etc. Treat the bite site with Fenistil gel or other ointment that relieves inflammation and allergies. If there is no ointment, you can use folk remedies - wrap a cabbage leaf or aloe, lubricate with soda solution. The treatment should help within three days, otherwise you need to go to the doctor.
Some people's reaction to mosquito bites is the formation of a red swelling and thickening under the skin. If antihistamine tablets orally and Fenistil gel on the bite site do not help, you can try the drug Bite-OFF. It contains essential oils, menthol and leech extract. The product quickly relieves pain and swelling at the site of the bite.
If a mosquito bite festers, it is lubricated with Levomikol ointment. First, treat the sore spot with a weak solution of Potassium permanganate or Furacilin, then apply bandage tampons with ointment to the wounds. Change 2 times a day. When the pus comes out, continue treatment with Methyluracil.
Mosquitoes are dangerous for rabbits because they can be carriers of myxomatosis, an acute viral disease characteristic of lagomorphs.
Mosquitoes can carry nematode larvae - dirofilaria. Infection occurs through an insect bite. A cat, a dog, or even a person can get sick. Nematodes attack internal organs - heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.
Mosquito bites are contraindicated for pregnant women. They do not need allergies or diseases that these harmful bloodsuckers carry. To prevent mosquitoes from biting, you can apply baby cream mixed with tea tree, eucalyptus or anise essential oil to your skin before going for a walk.
Some mothers lubricate mosquito bites on children with brilliant green. This remedy is a good antiseptic and dries the bite site, helping to prevent swelling and itching. For some, brilliant green is not suitable because they are prone to an allergic reaction to bites; for such children it is better to lubricate the wound with Fenistil gel.
Oh, red summer, I would love you, if it weren’t for the heat, the dust, the mosquitoes, and the flies!
Summer outdoor recreation is often marred by attacks by blood-sucking insects. Mosquitoes are widespread throughout Russia, and in the northern regions they are an integral part of the community of blood-sucking insects called midges. How dangerous are they, can they be carriers of diseases, and what helps against mosquito bites?
More than 90 species of mosquitoes live in Russia. In the middle zone the most common are:
Mosquitoes are dipterous insects. Their males are completely harmless and feed on plant nectar, but females need protein, which they receive from the blood of animals and humans, to procreate.
The female mosquito consumes blood only once, after which it lays eggs and dies. The bite itself can be painless, but usually the person experiences an unpleasant sensation similar to an injection. The insect selects areas with delicate skin and nearby blood vessels. It pierces the skin and capillary wall with its proboscis and injects saliva containing anticoagulants - substances that prevent blood clotting. Poisoning from mosquito bites is impossible, since mosquitoes have no poison.
Anticoagulants cause swelling and redness of the skin at the puncture site, itching. If you scratch the bite site, the mosquito saliva will spread into the surrounding tissues and the reaction will only intensify.
Mosquito bites can cause trouble if there are a lot of them. Also, young children do not tolerate them well due to the itching that occurs.
A more serious danger is allergic reactions and various vector-borne diseases (infectious diseases transmitted by blood-sucking insects).
In central Russia, diseases transmitted by mosquito bites are isolated cases.
Allergic reactions to a mosquito bite occur less frequently and are not as strong as those from attacks by stinging insects - bees, wasps. Signs of a developing allergy are:
In extremely rare cases, allergies from mosquito bites can cause urticaria, vasomotor rhinitis and bronchospasm.
Infectious diseases that are transmitted through mosquito bites are found mainly in southern countries, mainly in the tropics. They can be of two types:
The latter are the most dangerous, but for the infection to develop, a sufficiently long cycle in the mosquito and the creation of a natural focus from wild warm-blooded animals is necessary, which is possible only in hot countries. The infection is transmitted through the female's saliva while feeding on blood. Only three diseases have been registered in Russia, while in tropical countries there are several dozen of them. Therefore, when going on an exotic trip, do not forget to check which vaccinations are recommended as a preventive measure.
In our climate, the biggest nuisance from mosquito attacks is itching and swelling.
How to remove itching from a mosquito bite? There are several simple recipes.
What to put on mosquito bites to prevent them from itching? The pharmacy sells many remedies for insect bites in the form of ointments, balms, lotions, sprays and pencils. Such products include “Zvezdochka”, “Vitaon”, “Psilo-balm”.
You can use antihistamine or anti-inflammatory ointments: Sinaflan, Advantan, Fenistil-gel.
What to do if a mosquito bites you in the eye? Rinse the mucous membrane of the eye with cool, clean water and drip eye drops with an anti-inflammatory effect, for example, “Sulfacyl sodium” (“Albucid”).
And if a mosquito bites you on the lip, what should you do in this case? To reduce itching, apply a piece of ice to the damaged area.
If you have allergies, take a tablet of Suprastin, Tavegil or other antihistamines: Zyrtec, Claritin, Telfast. If widespread swelling, difficulty breathing, or fever develops, contact your doctor.
Folk remedies will help get rid of itching after mosquito bites:
You can use essential oils. Tea tree oil, mint, lemon, rosemary will soothe the skin. Some essential oils: eucalyptus, geranium, juniper - have an insect repellent effect.
Mosquitoes cause particular nuisance to children. Children's skin is very delicate and reacts violently even to minor damage. How to apply mosquito bites to a child? Use alcohol, ice cubes, lotion. For children over two years old, Golden Star balm is suitable. It is very important to distract the baby and convince him not to scratch the itchy area.
How to apply mosquito bites to a child under one year old? Try to make do with folk remedies. It is not recommended to use strong antihistamines and anti-inflammatory ointments, but if necessary, consult your pediatrician.
Allergies to mosquito bites in children are no more common than in adults. An infant needs to consult a doctor. In mild cases, older children can be given: “Suprastin”, “Diazolin”, “Fenkarol”. If swelling spreads, severe urticaria, or breathing problems, you should call an ambulance.
The following are used as folk remedies for mosquito bites for children:
A good way to relieve itching from mosquito bites in a child is a lotion made from a pulp of dandelion, plantain, and basil leaves.
Let's summarize - mosquito bites are practically safe, but they cause a lot of discomfort and can ruin your outdoor recreation, especially if you have small children with you. To relieve itching and swelling at the bite site, use simple remedies: alcohol, lotion, baking soda. Various pharmacy balms and ointments work well against insect bites.
When traveling to tropical countries, take measures to prevent infectious diseases that can be transmitted by mosquito bites.
Insects are the most diverse and numerous category of living creatures on our planet. In addition, it is by far the hardiest, most prolific and most adaptable part of the animal world. However, the average person is little concerned about the evolutionary processes and survival abilities of insects. The common man is concerned about how to avoid meeting with representatives of the cruel microworld, who are constantly fighting for survival. Indeed, contact with insects occurs in one of two unpleasant scenarios - either they irritate us and prevent us from living peacefully, or even worse - they bite mercilessly, and sometimes very painfully.
You cannot find a person on Earth who has not experienced insect bites, unless of course he lives constantly in a completely sterile chamber. We are bitten by a variety of creatures, they bite us a lot and with different consequences. The reaction to a bite depends on two key factors: who bit the person, and also the individual characteristics of the body of the person bitten.
If one person is able to endure as many severe mosquito bites as he likes, then for another a single bite may be enough to cause death. The main danger to humans is not the puncture of the skin and the pain that accompanies it, but the substances injected by the insect during the bite. And here the most alarming consequence is sudden swelling and allergies to insect bites. Representatives of the insect world are a priori aggressive and voracious.
They attack a person for two reasons:
Residents of mid-latitudes, first of all, should be wary of hymenoptera insects - wasps, bees, hornets, bumblebees and red ants. All of the above creatures bite into human skin solely for self-defense. They are not interested in food, and therefore they bite mercilessly - painfully and for sure. The poison they inject, in addition to active proteins, contains all sorts of components that are quite suitable for the role of strong allergens.
When such substances enter the body, the latter reacts with redness, pain, swelling and swelling. Living in a world infested with insects, in order to avoid trouble, you should prepare in advance for unpleasant but inevitable encounters with bloodsuckers and other bite lovers.
In particular, you should know how to relieve swelling from an insect bite in order to minimize pain and prevent complications.
In addition to pain, swelling and allergies, insect bites can cause infection.
As a rule, any insect bites do not go without consequences - their symptoms are almost the same, only the severity varies. Most bites annoy a person with the following unpleasant manifestations:
It should be remembered that you cannot scratch the bitten area, no matter how much you would like, otherwise you can get an infection. The most dangerous reaction to an insect bite is an allergy. With it, in addition to local manifestations, a general reaction of the body is observed - a rash all over the body, breathing problems, loss of consciousness. In the most severe cases, death can occur within half an hour after the bite. There are moderate and acute allergic reactions. A moderate reaction does not require urgent or special measures; it is expressed by the following symptoms: pain, rash, itching, swelling, slight swelling, body temperature rises at the site of the bite.
But an acute reaction is much more dangerous and requires emergency medical attention; the following symptoms are observed:
In general, an acute allergic reaction to an insect bite is not a common occurrence, but, alas, it is life-threatening. Ten minutes is enough for the bitten person to develop anaphylactic shock, followed by loss of consciousness, and then death.
The bites of these aggressive animals are very painful and are accompanied by severe swelling and swelling. The severity of the condition is determined by the number of bites and individual intolerance to the components of the injected poison. How and with what to relieve swelling from an insect bite that suddenly stung you? If you are bitten by a stinging insect, immediately remove the sting and try to gently squeeze the liquid from the bite site.
If the person bitten does not have an acute allergy to insect bites, it is enough for him to take an antihistamine (one tablet) and apply a cooled lotion soaked in ammonia (diluted 1:5) or ethyl alcohol (diluted with water 1:3) to the area. It is also recommended that after drinking warm tea, take a horizontal position and lie down for a while. To avoid complications, you should take the antihistamine for a couple more days until the swelling and edema disappear completely.
A number of doctors advise taking vodka (25 g and only for adults!) If acute pain occurs, you can take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for example, ibuprofen.
It is important to know that individual intolerance can manifest itself over time, and therefore you should carefully monitor your condition - later nausea, fever, rash, breathing problems and changes in blood pressure may appear.
For stinging insect bites, traditional medicine recommends the following methods:
But remember - if you have multiple bites, go to the hospital without delay!
As you know, mosquitoes lead the sad list of culprits in human deaths. Thousands of people who are bitten die every year due to the diseases these little parasites carry. Of course, it is best to avoid encounters with mosquitoes altogether, but the ubiquity of these creatures and the imperfection of many preventive measures and means dash these hopes.
In addition to the threat of infection, mosquito bites bring unpleasant sensations in the form of long-lasting itching. As a result of bites, especially in the facial area, disfiguring swelling may appear. But if, despite precautions, you still become a victim of mosquitoes, how can you relieve swelling from the bite of blood-sucking insects?
There are many effective ways to smooth out the unpleasant consequences of bites, namely:
Remember! Your travel first aid kit, especially if you are going to the countryside or into nature, must contain an antihistamine.
Traditional medicine advises fighting mosquito bites as follows:
The bites of some spiders are deadly and if you suspect trouble, it is better to immediately call emergency help. This primarily concerns children. After all, if the spider is poisonous, then urgent administration of an antidote may be required.
In the absence of an ambulance, the following measures should be taken:
There is an opinion that you need to drip something odorous onto the attached tick - vegetable oil or cologne. However, this is a mistaken action. A tick, having found itself in an unpleasant situation, begins to intensively defend itself, injecting poison into the body.
Therefore, when you find a sucking bloodsucker, proceed according to the following scheme:
Of course, no one can protect you from all bites, however, by following a number of simple but effective rules, you can significantly minimize the risk of being bitten.
So, to avoid an unpleasant encounter with stinging and biting insects, it is recommended:
A mosquito bite is manifested by redness of the bite site and itching. It itches especially badly in the first few hours, then the itching subsides and stops. Sometimes a bite leads to swelling, which is especially common in children. Therefore, everyone should know how to relieve swelling after a mosquito bite, and what to do if the lump grows and the affected area swells even more. If a child has a blister, as shown in the photo, then this is an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. In this case, measures should be taken immediately - it is important to eliminate swelling, swelling and redness in a timely manner.
Swelling from a mosquito bite is dangerous due to further consequences. If an infection gets into the wound, then an abscess will develop against the background of swelling, and this is fraught with blood poisoning. For children, such an infection is life-threatening, so they should be protected to a greater extent from such insect aggression.
Before starting to suck blood, the mosquito injects a special enzyme into the wound, which prevents the blood from quickly clotting. In addition, the substance has a short-term analgesic effect. But most importantly, at the same time, the enzyme can cause an allergic reaction if a person has a predisposition to this. When, after a mosquito bite, a child or an adult experiences swelling in the first minutes, this indicates a correct reaction. If the tumor grows over time, the itching is severe and does not go away, then this is an allergic reaction with local symptoms.
It is especially problematic when, after a mosquito bite, severe swelling, redness and itching occurs in a small child. But this is not necessarily an allergic reaction, it’s just that babies have thin and too sensitive skin and until the age of 5 it reacts this way to insect bites. The swelling in a child lasts up to a day, and then goes away without leaving a trace.
Most often, huge swelling occurs if the bite occurs in the eye area or eyelid:
Swelling of the eye after a mosquito bite
In some children, the reaction is manifested not only by changes in the skin, but also by general symptoms:
If the following symptoms appear after a bite, this indicates a serious allergy in the child. You should treat not only with local medications to eliminate external manifestations, but also with antihistamines taken orally; we recommend reading the article effective remedies for mosquito bites.
This is important: First of all, you should call an ambulance, especially if there is shortness of breath, palpitations, increased drowsiness and noticeable weakness in the baby. An allergic reaction in children is extremely rare; it usually occurs after an attack by a wasp or bee.
Local swelling in a child can be removed independently using any pharmaceutical medicine or folk remedy. When choosing a drug to treat skin lesions after a mosquito bite, you should take into account the child’s age and the body’s reaction to the drug.
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A mosquito bite can be neutralized with certain actions, thereby preventing swelling of the skin. The question of what to do if a child is bitten by a mosquito must be answered by taking the following measures:
It is necessary to explain to the child that wounds should not be scratched, even though they itch very much, so as not to infect the skin and not provoke a more serious problem with long-term treatment. If mosquitoes have bitten a child or adult in several places, you should take a shower more than once during the day to wash away the sweat that continues to attract insects.
If a mosquito bite provokes a reaction, in this case, in addition to external methods of combating the consequences, it is necessary to use antihistamines for oral administration.
These medications relieve redness and itching of the skin, and also restore well-being and prevent the development of allergies with major complications. Babies are allowed to be given medications such as Diazolin, Suprastin, Tavegil, Claritin, and babies under one year old are given Fenistil drops. When treating children with antihistamines, the dosage must be strictly observed. Usually they are treated for several days, but if there is no result or, conversely, the state of health worsens, it is necessary to show the child to a pediatrician. Then the baby undergoes therapy within the walls of a medical institution and drugs are introduced into the body in the form of injections.
If the bite site is very swollen and red, and there are no ready-made ointments and lotions at hand, then traditional medicine is used. The following methods are considered the most suitable for this:
A mosquito bite that causes an allergic reaction must also be treated with pharmaceutical drugs containing antihistamines, anti-inflammatory and sedatives. Fenistil-gel is suitable for adults and children if the wound on the skin is swollen or a large red spot has formed. Preparations based on herbal ingredients cope well with allergies to mosquito bites and do not have toxic properties: Nezulin cream and Psilo balm.
This is important: If your baby’s reaction to mosquito bites recurs, it is better to consult an allergist. It may happen that the cause of allergic reactions in a child is not only the predisposition of the body, but also other disorders in it: poor functioning of the immune system or damage by worms. It is necessary to get rid of these reasons, then allergic reactions to mosquito bites will not be very pronounced.
Hormonal ointments can be used if other drugs and folk remedies have not helped, but using them for a long time is not recommended.
If a child or adult in the family suffers from an allergic reaction to mosquito exposure, it is easier to prevent them from entering the premises. To do this, it is necessary to install mosquito nets on windows and doors, it is advisable to use mosquito fumigators. There are many more safe ways to prevent mosquito attacks:
Children should be especially protected from mosquitoes. It is important to remember that not all products are suitable for a small baby, and you should only use those that are safe for children of any age.
A wasp sting is always accompanied by swelling ranging from minor swelling to life-threatening swelling of the respiratory tract, which must be removed urgently. First aid, folk advice, medicines.
After being stung by a wasp, the first thing that occurs is pain. It is sharp, burning, intense. This is followed by swelling in a short time at the site of the wasp sting, as a result of the body’s pronounced inflammatory response to the penetration of wasp venom. In order to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and relieve swelling after a bite, there are simple recommendations.
The amount of swelling depends on many factors:
The venom of different wasps differs slightly in its composition. It is especially dangerous if it is a “road” wasp. Their body is elongated, striped and slender. The composition of wasp venom in different proportions in different species includes substances that:
Considering the composition of wasp venom and its effect on the formation of the inflammatory response and edema, the following measures must be taken to reduce these manifestations:
In order to decide how to relieve swelling, you need to find out whether there is an allergic reaction to wasp venom or not, that is, whether the immune system has coped with the poison without developing an allergy. The severity of the allergy, the danger of its manifestations for life, and the age of the bitten person are also important.
Many people first try to remove the sting. This is only partly correct and justified if a bee stings you. Its sting is jagged, breaks and usually remains in the skin. The wasp's sting is sharp and smooth. As a rule, it does not remain in the skin. Except in cases where the wasp was killed on the skin, and therefore left a sting in it. Then you need to try to remove it carefully with tweezers. This is not difficult to do if the hand is stung, but it is extremely problematic when the face is bitten, for example.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to immediately see which insect has bitten. The site of a wasp bite looks like a pink-red, bump-like swelling with a red dot inside, which is a trace of a puncture of the sting.
It is also not correct to squeeze out the poison. Doing this is dangerous, as the capsule may be damaged. Then the poison will enter the blood in larger quantities at once. Then the inflammation and swelling will be much greater.
If a person bitten by a wasp is not allergic to the venom of bees and wasps, then the swelling will subside on its own, even he will not do anything about the bite in 2-4 days. The immune system of a healthy person is able to cope with wasp venom on its own.
In order to reduce swelling, you need to lubricate the bite site with an antiseptic (iodine, ammonia, vinegar) and apply cold. Cold will constrict blood vessels. This will prevent the spread of wasp poison. Meanwhile, it will be destroyed in the tissues at the site of the bite. The less it is, the less inflammation and, therefore, swelling will be.
The danger of stings is that many people do not know whether they are allergic to wasp stings or not. And bites are always unexpected. There may not be any allergic reaction to the first bite. However, it may occur the second or fifth time. This phenomenon in medicine is called sensitization.
If the allergic reaction of the immune system is moderate, then the swelling can reach large sizes. It may not provoke life-threatening conditions, but it will not allow a person to lead a normal life. The swelling of the eyelids can be so severe that a person cannot open their eyes. If your hand swells, the pain and swelling will reduce the range of usual movements.
In this case, applying a cold compress is extremely necessary. This needs to be done as soon as possible. In addition, be sure to lubricate the affected area with anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory ointment (Fenistil gel, Advantal, hydrocortisone ointment). It is recommended to take an anti-allergenic drug (Suprastin, Tavegil, Diphenhydramine) at least once.
This may stop the spread of edema. But it can be the beginning of a severe allergic reaction with swelling of the respiratory tract, high fever, and headache. Then it is necessary to call an ambulance and use intravenous steroid hormones and adrenaline.
Cold application to the site of the bite and swelling, and removal of the sting are the primary recommendations to reduce swelling. In addition, you can use the following tips:
Balms “Picnic Family”, “Gardex Family”, “Insectline”, cream “Rescuer”, balm “Gardex Baby” for children up to one year are relevant for children. If a wasp stings a child in the neck or eye area, be sure to immediately seek help.
The most pronounced swelling occurs if the wasp stings the nose, lip, or eyelids. Bites with subsequent swelling in the eye and neck areas are especially dangerous.
So, if a person has an allergic reaction, then you cannot hesitate. The swelling can increase to a significant size in a short time. The body will react to the penetration of the poison with an increase in temperature, rash, difficulty breathing until it stops due to a decrease in the lumen of the upper respiratory tract due to swollen mucosa. Then help is provided in the intensive care unit.