Allergic reaction to bedbugs

Bed bugs - domestic pests, the appearance of which can bring big trouble. One of these problems is an allergy to bug bites. It is nothing more than a hypertrophied reaction of the human immune system to a foreign body. The last in this case is the insect enzyme injected during the bite.

Why does an allergy occur?

An allergic reaction to bedbugs may not occur at all, since each organism reacts differently to the saliva of a pest. If bug bite accompanied by an intolerable itching, the immune system begins to intensively produce histamine, the substance that triggers the immune response, to fight a foreign substance. The consequence of which is leukocytosis (an inflammatory process). In this situation, biological substances contained in the saliva of the insect act as allergens.

On a note!

More often, a bite of bed bugs is an allergy in children, since their delicate skin for parasites is more attractive and affordable. The risk group also includes people who do not follow the rules of hygiene. Those who come in contact with pigeons and rats, being the spread of parasites, can also be susceptible to parasite attacks.

How does an allergy to bedbugs develop?

Going in search of a victim, the pest prefers a sleeping person. Having chosen a place on an open area of ​​skin, the bloodsucker pierces it with his proboscis. This organ of the insect has two hollow channels. On one of them passes human blood sucked by the parasite, on the other - a special secret is introduced into the victim’s body, which has anesthetic properties. Due to which the bite of the pest is not felt by a sleeping person. And the presence in the secretion of special substances that prevent blood clotting does not limit the parasite's nutrition process.

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Our family had to deal with such an unpleasant phenomenon as domestic bugs when we were on vacation. It was surprising that the wife and daughter were more affected by parasites. Apparently my skin did not like the bloodsuckers at all. However understand why bugs do not bite everyone, there was no time. The situation became more complicated when the child experienced an allergic reaction to parasite bites. The doctor prescribed treatment in the form of tablets and ointments and advised to leave the room infected with bedbugs. This is exactly what we did when we moved to another hotel. After a week, allergies seemed to be gone. That's how we rested.

Andrey, Moscow

The hallmarks of a bite

A bed bug bite or an allergy to products has much in common, so not everyone can distinguish them among themselves. Lanes of 3-4 adjacent redness indicate that the body was bitten by parasites. They pass in people after 1-2 weeks. An allergy similar to bug bites disappears much faster.

In a person with good health, almost no reaction occurs after a bug bite. A red spot or small bump may be the only manifestations of a pest attack.Those who have a genetic predisposition to foreign bodies, the symptoms of allergies to bedbugs may be as follows:

• swollen and reddened bite localization sites - every day they increase in size;
• blistering;
• slight itching.

This is how local manifestations of allergies are expressed, which do not pose a great danger to human health and pass on their own after a few days. Common allergic reactions to bedbugs are accompanied by:

• severe tearing, runny nose, and sneezing;
• shortness of breath (bronchospasm), shortness of breath or heart palpitations is also possible;
• swelling of the mucous membranes, a special danger occurs with swelling of the larynx, the result of which may be suffocation;
• in especially difficult situations, even loss of consciousness is possible.

Below is a photo of an allergic reaction to bedbugs.

Important!

Allergies to bedbugs in children are manifested in a more vivid form than in adults, due to the fact that their immune system is not yet fully formed. Therefore, in addition to the previously described symptoms, a child may also have an increase in temperature, and in more serious cases, anaphylactic shock. The presence of such signs indicates the need for urgent measures to prevent the development of the disease.

What allergies look like in children can be seen in the photo above.

Are bug bites dangerous

An allergic reaction is not the only threat what are the bugs dangerous. The consequence of the desire of the parasite to bite its victim can be not only anemia, but also the possibility of introducing various infections while combing the affected area.

How to treat a disease

The treatment of allergies will depend on the degree of development and course of the disease. In the absence of acute symptoms, self-treatment with antihistamines is possible. These are:

• Clarisens - An antihistamine that reduces the symptoms of allergies and helps to quickly restore the human immune system. The tool is in the form of syrup and in the form of tablets.
• Desloratadine - an antiallergic agent that can relieve unpleasant symptoms and swelling of varying degrees in a fairly short time. It is produced in tablets and in the form of syrup. The latter option is often used to treat allergies in children.
• Advantan - A hormonal drug designed to treat serious allergies. Due to the presence of a large number of hormones in the product, it is not recommended for use by lactating and pregnant women.

A similar effect has Cetrin, Parlazin, Ketotifen, Aleron and Zaditen.

You can also use ointments, which include the weakening effects of bug bites ingredients (Cetirizine or Loratadine). A vinegar compress, soda lotions or applying to the inflamed area of ​​the cold will help relieve the sensation of itching.

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Finding red spots on the body of her son in the morning, she decided that mosquitoes had bitten him. However, the next morning they increased not only in size, but also in quantity. To which I was very surprised, because at night I turned on mosquito fumigator. The child began to worry about severe itching. The fact that the house is infected with bugs, I learned only after consulting a doctor. It was he who showed me the "paths", which are the main sign of insect bites. After the prescribed treatment, the baby became much easier. We took Aleron and applied a lot of twisted dandelions to the bite sites. Yes, and I turned the whole house up, processed everything around bedbug spray. Only in this way we managed to defeat this problem.

Tatyana, Simferopol

It will help relieve the symptoms of itching and inflammation caused by an allergy to bedbugs, a slightly wrinkled cabbage leaf and letting the juice in. Plantain leaves and parsley possess similar properties.Allergic swelling will decrease if you take a bath with a solution of succession.

Do not seek help from a doctor only if there are no serious signs of an allergic reaction or if severe infectious processes have not formed at the site of the scratching. Common allergic reactions caused by bug bites require immediate medical advice.

All the above methods will give an effective result only when processing the apartment effective remedies for bedbugs. Without eliminating the main allergen (bugs), the disease can only worsen. By the way, an allergy to a remedy for bedbugs is also possible. This nuance is especially important for a person suffering from allergic diseases.