Mom shouts from the window to her son: "Do not touch the cat, then you will sneeze again." It's strange, is not it, where is the cat and sneezing. But in fact, everything is simple: the boy has an allergy, and in the most common version of it. But what is really surprising is that among the ailments of this series there are such exotic forms as an allergy to antibiotics. What kind of animal is this, from what begins, how it manifests itself and what is eliminated, we will talk further.
Causes of an allergy to antibiotics
Let's start, perhaps, with the reasons, or rather, with predisposing factors. The following persons may be at risk:
- Those in the family in the past generations already had manifestations of allergies, and not necessarily for antibiotics, but in general for any medication.
- Those who have much weakened immunity, and these very antibiotics have to swallow in batches.
- Those who take antibiotics without prescribing a doctor for any illness. Agree that this is completely thoughtless.
Symptoms of an allergy to antibiotics
And now about the symptoms of an allergy to antibiotics. Despite their diversity, they are all divided into two groups: primary, or lung, and secondary, or heavy. And, if the first easily pass on the abolition of the medication, then to eliminate the second one must resort to emergency medical care. Here's how the allergy to antibiotics manifests itself in these and other cases:
- With a mild form of allergy after taking antibiotics, there may be a slight deterioration in general condition, redness and itching on the skin, lacrimation and discharge from the nose, various rashes. In a word, all those manifestations that occur in other forms of allergy. They usually quickly pass after the elimination of the antibiotic that caused the reaction.
- Severe allergic reactions include symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, intestinal distress in the direction of diarrhea, face swelling and asthmatic manifestations, Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock , and even a strong pyrogenic reaction when the overall body temperature reaches critical numbers. You understand that without calling an "ambulance" you can not do.
How to treat an allergy to antibiotics?
To effectively treat this disease, you first need to find out which remedy the reaction has occurred, and then either eliminate it or replace it with something else. By the way, it is noticed that most often there is an allergy to antibiotics of the penicillin series, it is easier than other forms to be detected and treated.
After clarifying and eliminating the cause, measures are taken to purify the body of residual toxins and strengthen immunity. In addition to medical appointments, you can use home recipes based on herbs:
- Decoction from the sequence . The sequence has many useful properties, among which there is a purifying one. The consumption of tea from this plant will help to purify the liver, remove from the body the remains of allergens and strengthen the general defenses of the body. And if completely to cancel reception of antibiotics it was not possible, broth of a turn will help to lower allergic displays. Take 1 tbsp. l. plants and brew 1 glass of steep boiling water. Give a good brew and take 1-2 st. l. 3-4 times a day. The broth should be drunk fresh, therefore every day it is necessary to prepare a new portion.
- Infusion of calendula . Another anti-allergenic plant is calendula. From 1 tbsp. l. her flowers and 1 cup of boiling water prepare the infusion, which drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day.
- Gadgets . To eliminate allergies from antibiotics on the face and skin, you can use the following recipe. Mix in equal amounts tincture of propolis and walnut, soak in the resulting mixture of a bandage and make a lotion on an itchy or rashy place. Rashes, redness and itching will quickly disappear, and you will receive the long-awaited relief.
And still, remember that an allergy to antibiotics is a serious illness, and how to treat it, first and foremost, is decided by the doctor. Folk methods are only a good addition, not a panacea. Obey the doctors, take care of yourself and be well.