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Yes. Usually a wheal response, also known as swelling is caused by your body producing a histamine. What this does is allow fluid to pass from small blood capillaries into the surrounding tissue. This allows the fluid to surround or envelope an irritant such as a scratch or insect bite. The final result is an irritating itch.
By taking an antihistamine, you reduce the amount of histamine your body produces resulting in the lessening of the itch. This can be taken orally such as benadryl tablets or as a topical ointment (outside the body applied to the affected area). Please take the time to ask a doctor or nurse how this may have an adverse effect upon you as some people who take antihistamines get a energy burst while others feel sedated or sleepy.
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What causes itching ears and what can you use?
Could be an allergy, try an OTC antihistamine.
What type of illness can antihistamine treat?
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine or Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives but won't affect itching from other causes.
What can happen if you take an antihistamine and cold medicine together?
The cold medicine is an antihistamine so you are taking double the amount of antihistamine.
What classification is atarax?
Atarax is classified as an antihistamine, specifically a first-generation antihistamine. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies, such as itching and hives, as well as anxiety and as a sedative.
You take aspirin or Motrin and they both give you welts and itching in your head?
If you take either of those medicines and you get welts and itching then STOP taking them -- chances are that means you are allergic to something that is in them.
Why antihistamine is used in treatment of jaundice?
To temporairly relieve symptoms of itching due to excess bilirubin in the blood.
Will misquito bites go away in a hour by taking Benadryl?
If you have tender skin, it will be a day or two before the itching will stop.
What are drug precautions taking an antihistamine with adderall?
The precaution is that the effectiveness of the adderall and/or the antihistamine may be reduced when the medicines are taken together.
What can you put on midge bites to stop them itching?
Calamine lotion will help reduce the itching. Also take an antihistamine tablet such as hydrochloride which is available over the counter at your local chemist. Hope this helps!
Why does your nose stuff up when you drink beer?
It shouldn't. You're probably allergic to beer unfortunately. Either stop drinking or start taking an antihistamine every day.
How do you stop from itching a bug bite?
spray some savolon on it. It will stop it itching and relieves the pain.
How do you stop your eyes from watering?
try putting a warm compress over your eye, if there is a clogged duct it will help unclog it.. You could have an allergy, try taking an antihistamine and see if it helps with it.
