Allergy Emergency Kit

Products The allergy emergency kit is assembled and dispensed individually at a pharmacy or under a doctor’s care. Contents of the allergy emergency kit The following information refers to adults. The composition of the kit is not uniformly regulated and differs between regions and countries. Many countries also use different active ingredients and dosages. Base: … Allergy Emergency Kit

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Symptoms Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itching, red eyes, eye watering, a thin discharge, and sneezing. The conjunctiva may be swollen, making it appear glassy. The itching and red eyes are particularly characteristic of the disease. Causes The inflammation is often caused by a pollen allergy (hay fever). In this case, it is also called … Allergic Conjunctivitis

Loratadine

Products Loratadine is commercially available in tablet form (Claritine, Claritine Pollen, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. The active metabolite desloratadine is also available (Aerius, generics). Structure and properties Loratadine (C22H23ClN2O2, Mr = 382.9 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a prodrug … Loratadine

Hay Fever Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of hay fever include: Allergic rhinitis: itchy, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing. Allergic conjunctivitis: red, itchy, watery eyes. Cough, mucus formation Itching in the mouth Swollen, blue discolored skin under the eyes Fatigue Sleep disturbance due to the discomfort Hay fever is often accompanied by other inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes. … Hay Fever Causes

Rupatadine

Products Rupatadine is commercially available in tablet and oral solution forms (Rupafin, Urtimed), among others. The drug has not yet been registered in many countries. Structure and properties Rupatadine (C26H26ClN3, Mr = 415.96 g/mol) is present in drugs as rupatadine fumarate. It is structurally related to loratadine. Rupatadine is also partially metabolized to desloratadine but … Rupatadine

Urticaria: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Urticaria is a skin disorder that manifests itself in the following symptoms: Temporary wheals with a diameter of millimeters to centimeters, which recede on their own within minutes to hours. Itching, burning and redness of the skin. Angioedema, which is a swelling of the lower skin or mucosal tissue that may be accompanied by … Urticaria: Causes and Treatment

Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)

Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)

Cholinergic Urticaria

Symptoms Cholinergic urticaria is a type of urticaria that occurs primarily on the upper body, chest, neck, face, back, and arms. It manifests itself in an initially scattered and then coalescing redness of the skin, itching, burning and a sensation of warmth. At the same time, small wheals form, which are smaller than in other … Cholinergic Urticaria

Blocked Nose

Symptoms The possible symptoms of a stuffy nose include difficult nasal breathing, swelling of the mucous membrane, a feeling of fullness, secretions, crusting, rhinitis, itching, and sneezing. The stuffy nose often occurs at night while lying down and also triggers insomnia, sore throat and headache. Causes A stuffy nose restricts the flow of air through … Blocked Nose

Cold Urticaria

Note See also the following page: cholinergic urticaria. Symptoms Localized or generalized depending on exposure. Cold-exposed areas of the body are often affected, such as the face: wheals, redness, itching, burning, angioedema. Systemic accompanying symptoms such as fever, chills, pain, headache; complications such as anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, collapse (see below). Symptoms usually appear shortly after … Cold Urticaria

Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms The following pseudoallergic symptoms occur after ingestion of histamine-rich foods. The same person may not be affected by all of the symptoms. Diarrhea, stomach pain, colic, flatulence. Headaches and migraines, “histamine headache“. Dizziness Stuffy nose, runny nose, also known as gustatory rhinorrhea (runny nose when eating). Sneezing Headache Asthma, asthma attack Low blood pressure, … Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Causes

Desloratadine

Products Desloratadine is commercially available as 5 mg film-coated tablets and as a solution (Aerius, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. The syrup was replaced in 2011 by a solution that is sugar- and dye-free. The concentration remains identical (0.5 mg/ml). The fixed combination with pseudoephedrine is not yet available in … Desloratadine