It would seem a trifle, but how unpleasant! Nasty itching and redness is not the worst thing, a possible allergy to mosquito bites will cause much more problems . Someone is prone to it and knows that an allergy will certainly develop. For others, this turn of events may be an unfortunate surprise. And the fact that so far you have not suffered from allergic reactions to mosquitoes, or to anything else, does not mean that an unpleasant complication will not arise even now. Therefore, derive the following sequence as an axiom: mosquito bite - treatment. Read on for what needs to be done.
Mosquito bite. Treatment required
After reading this, someone just grins, they say, what nonsense, to spend time and money on the fight against such a trifle! And it will be wrong. Mosquitoes pose a much more serious threat than it seems at first glance. About the first possible complication - allergies, we have already said. However, there is something to add. The allergy allergy is different, and someone can simply “sprinkle” or cover itchy spots (which is also very unpleasant), and someone may develop anaphylactic shock. In the latter case, only an ambulance immediately arrived can save a person. Agree that in all respects it is easier immediately after a bite of a winged bloodsucker to drink an antihistamine drug, which should be in a good condition in any home medicine cabinet. What if a mosquito bites a child? and he has an allergic reaction, you need to call "03", if only for consultation. A specialist at the other end of the wire will certainly ask how the baby reacted to the trouble, ask for a description of what the bite site looks like, and recommend a drug to prevent allergies. Remember: mosquito bites in children cause serious consequences much more often than in adults!
There is another possible misfortune, the cause of which may be the same mosquito bite, malaria. Do not believe the rumors that this misfortune was defeated in Russia - nothing like that! Every year, hundreds of our fellow citizens suffer from it.
Mosquito bite: treatment and prevention
Of course, not all mosquitoes carry malaria. It’s easy to distinguish a “contagious” insect from a healthy one. A mosquito , threatening with malaria, sits with the back of the body lifted almost vertically (the abdomen of an ordinary mosquito is parallel to the plane on which it is located), and its tentacles are almost the same length as the proboscis (in an ordinary mosquito they are much shorter). But how likely is it that you will have time to consider what the insect that bit you or your child looked like? Therefore, if after a bite you feel a deterioration, go to a doctor immediately!
In case of redness of the bite, it is recommended to burn it with iodine or brilliant green, tincture of calendula, vodka, you can even lubricate it with Corvalol. Also, pharmacies are now serving modern drugs to lubricate redness.
Say no to the mosquitoes!
Itching, redness, allergies, malaria (and a bunch of diseases that an insect that has received pathogens from its previous victim can reward you with), and the reason for this is an ordinary mosquito bite. Treatment, especially timely, will surely save you from the problem, but it’s much better to prevent a mosquito attack! Moreover, there are simply a huge amount of protective agents now: creams, ointments, gels, sprays, fumigants - choosing the most suitable one will not be difficult. It is worth remembering only that each remedy has its pros and cons. So, creams and gels are most convenient to apply and often have a wider range of protection (not only against mosquitoes, but also from midges, ticks and other bloodsuckers), but sprays have a longer lasting effect. But the product from the spray can get into the eyes or the respiratory tract (which is most dangerous if there are children nearby). Fumigators can not be used in homes where there are babies and pets. By the way, for children it is better to choose special children's products. They are based on natural ingredients and essential oils and have a minimum of side effects.
In a word, take the choice of a protective agent seriously, then mosquitoes will not spoil you either a picnic, or a night's sleep, or a trip to the mountains.