Cold allergies and their treatment | NASA Health

COLD ALLERGIES

Once night falls, and the air gets colder, most of us find comfort in hiding under a warm blanket. However, did you know that there is a group of people who feel "cold" not just as a sensation, but as a serious health problem? Do you feel symptoms such as itchy skin, red rashes, or even shortness of breath when your body is exposed to cold? If so, you may have a cold allergy.

Understanding

Cold allergy, also known as cold urticaria or allergy to cold temperatures, is a rare medical condition in which a person experiences an allergic reaction when exposed to cold temperatures or cold air. This is an uncommon form of physical allergy and can often be overlooked as a common skin problem. However, understanding cold allergies is an important first step to managing them well.

Facts

1. Rare Prevalence: Cold allergy is a rare condition and only affects a small portion of the population. However, for those affected, the symptoms can be very disturbing.
2. Not an Ordinary Allergy: Cold allergies are different from ordinary food allergies or dust allergies. This is a type of physical allergy that is directly related to temperature or cold air.
3. Rapid Reaction: Cold allergy symptoms can appear very quickly after exposure to cold, often within minutes.

Symptom

Cold allergy symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include:

• Itchy Skin and Rashes: Red and itchy rashes on the skin are the most common symptoms associated with cold allergies.
• Swelling: The skin may swell and become hot when exposed to cold.
• Shortness of breath: In some more severe cases, cold allergies can cause shortness of breath or swelling of the throat.

Reason

Cold allergies are caused by the body's excessive reaction to rapid changes in temperature or cold temperatures. Exposure to cold causes the release of histamine in the body, which then triggers allergy symptoms.

Self-Remedies for Cold Allergies

Although cold allergies do not have a complete cure, there are several actions you can take to reduce the symptoms:

1. Avoid Exposure to Cold: This is the best preventive measure. Recognize trigger factors and avoid exposure to cold temperatures that can trigger a reaction.
2. Wear Warm Clothes: When the weather is cold, make sure to dress warmly with enough layers to keep your body warm.
3. Antihistamine Medication: Consult a doctor for recommendations on antihistamine medication that may help reduce symptoms.
4. Warm Compress: If you have a rash or swelling, a warm compress can help relieve symptoms.

Recipe Recommendations

1. Herbagyn
2. Sunpro
3. Lecith
4. Curcumed

Hope you get well soon 😊🙏

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