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During a reaction, your immune system releases antibodies. These are proteins that deliver a message to cells: Stop that substance! The cells then send out histamine, which causes blood vessels to expand, and other chemicals, and these trigger the allergy symptoms. ...
A large area of swelling, known as edema, at the site of the sting Itching or hives all over your body Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, or a cough As with some other allergies, such as food and medication, a severe reaction to a sting can lead to anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis...
Over-the-counter (OTC) products that may be helpful for rash treatment include: gentle, fragrance- and oil-free moisturizers. oral antihistamines if the rash is caused by an allergic reaction. topical hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching. What does vulvar inflammation look like? Redness and swe...
Take an over-the-counter antihistamine,such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl)or loratadine (Claritin), as your doctor recommends. If you have a severe reaction, you also might be given one of these antihistamines. Why do crab legs give me diarrhea?
Elevating the area to reduce pain and swelling Treating pain with hydrocortisone or an over-the-counter pain medication* such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen If you’ve previously been stung by a fire ant, you may have a more severe reaction to bee and wasp stings, as they contain the same ...
Never use water to clean the lenses. Dump out old contact solution and replace it with fresh solution every time. Consider wearing daily disposable lenses to lessen the chances of infection or irritation. Use eye drops (over-the-counter or prescribed) to protect your eyes from redness or dryne...
A large number of contact allergic reactions to benzocaine have been reported since its introduction to the pharmaceutical market as an active ingredient in different over-the-counter anesthetic ointments. Benzocaine is used as a key ingredient in many pharmaceuticals, such as products for oral ulcers...
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take,including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How should I receive and use XOLAIR? When starting treatment, XOLAIR should be given by your healthcare provider in a healthcare setting. ...
This early phase of allergic reaction starts immediately after exposure to the allergens and could last 20–30 min. After a few hours, the late phase of allergic response happens by infiltration of inflammatory cells, such as lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils to the epithelium ...