09
Sep
Child Has Allergic Reaction To Bug Bite. The female biting mosquito fills herself with blood than inject that saliva in the humanbabies skin. An allergic reaction to a bug bite can be a medical emergency. The welt can develop into the size of a quarter. Hives all over the body.
As children grow older their immune systems gradually become less sensitive to bug bites. To stop the itching hydrocortisone cream and calamine lotion can help immensely. So over time the average child with papular urticaria will react less severely to bug bites and the. Symptoms may develop hours after a mosquito bite. Less commonly more severe reactions can occur. The main symptoms are difficulty breathing and swallowing starting within 2 hours of the sting.
Typically a small itchy welt will get better in a few hours.
To stop the itching hydrocortisone cream and calamine lotion can help immensely. But those highly sensitive can see symptoms last for several days. This requires immediate medical treatment. Proteins in the saliva cause a mild immune system reaction which causes itches and bumps on the child skin. If your child has only mild pain and swelling you can give her paracetamol or ibuprofen in recommended doses to ease the pain. The female biting mosquito fills herself with blood than inject that saliva in the humanbabies skin.