Spring and summer increase the risk of allergic symptoms such as sneezing attacks for allergy sufferers.
But dangerous reactions also threaten.
When bees swarm again and drive out trees and grasses, spring has begun.
With it, the days are getting longer and warmer again, the thick winter jacket has had its day and many people's mood is noticeably rising.
But the start of the warm season also brings problems for allergy sufferers.
As the temperature rises, the pollen of early bloomers such as alder and hazel * begins.
And insects are buzzing out again, like bees
.
For some people, exposure to an allergen can be life-threatening.
Some food or insect bite allergy sufferers react so violently to the allergy trigger that life-threatening allergic shock - also known as anaphylaxis - can occur.
According to Techniker Krankenkasse TK, the most common triggers of allergic shock are
:
Insecticides from wasps, bees, bumblebees or hornets
Medicines such as pain relievers or antibiotics
Foods like nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, celery, and soy
Therefore, insect venom allergy sufferers should always have an emergency kit with them, as the TK informs.
This usually contains one
Adrenaline auto-injector, an antihistamine, and a cortisone supplement.
If you suspect someone or you are developing allergic shock,
use the emergency kit or medication immediately, if available, and call 112 to get medical attention
.
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Itching to shortness of breath: symptoms of allergic shock
As TK further reports, the strongest of all allergic reactions is characterized by the fact that the entire organism reacts against the allergy trigger such as bee venom or the ingredients of the mango.
At least two organ systems, e.g. skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and / or cardiovascular system are affected at the same time.
Another characteristic of an allergic shock is that the severe symptoms set in shortly after contact with the allergen.
Symptoms can occur individually or in a wide variety of combinations, as reported by the allergy information service.
The following symptoms indicate a Ana-phy-la-xie
:
Itching, reddening of the skin, hives, swelling of the skin with nausea, vomiting, cramps, hoarseness, shortness of breath and palpitations, drop in blood pressure and / or cardiac arrhythmias
Itching, reddening of the skin, wheals, skin swelling with vomiting, diarrhea, larynx swelling, breathing cramps, blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes and cardiovascular shock
In the end stage of anaphylaxis, itching, reddening of the skin, wheals, skin swelling with vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest often occur.
In this case, resuscitation measures must start immediately.
As the Allergy Information Service informs
, there are early warning signs that can herald anaphylaxis.
These include:
Itching or burning on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet or in the genital area
Burning or tingling sensation on the tongue and / or roof of the mouth
difficulties swallowing
Feelings of fear
a headache
(jg) * Merkur.de is part of the Germany-wide Ippen digital editorial network
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