That’s how I know that the mosquito bite is dangerous
In general, as with any other disease, it is important that as soon as the general condition is significantly impaired, those affected should consult a doctor. If a mosquito bite occurs, a doctor should be consulted as soon as the affected person feels that the reaction to the mosquito bite is abnormal. Particularly with regard to the onset of breathlessness, it is important to pay attention to warnings such as a scratchy throat as well as a subjective swelling of the neck and to react immediately.
- An overreaction of the immune system with a fulminant swelling up to the swelling of the eyelid as well as with
- Fever,
- Nausea or
- Express breathlessness.
Treatment and therapy
An ordinary mosquito bite on the eye does not require any specific therapy. In this case a patient wait is indicated, even if the affected person feels disfigured by the mosquito bite on his face. The use of ointments or creams in the eye area is not recommended, nor is covering with cosmetic products.
If components of these substances get into the conjunctival sac, they can lead to further inflammation of the eye itself or, in the case of cosmetics, can promote infection of the mosquito bite. In order to support the healing process, local cooling can be applied, which can alleviate both possible pain and swelling. Only in the case of an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite is the use of medication indicated, whereby the severity of the allergic reaction determines the choice and combination of medication.
For mild allergic reactions, antihistamines (for example Ranitidine) may be sufficient. If severe allergic reactions up to shock occur, the only remedy is usually a combination of a cortisone, an antihistamine and adrenaline, which is usually injected by an emergency doctor. Such severe allergic reactions are a minority of clinical cases.
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