Treating food allergies with antihistamines

• If you notice redness, rashes and swelling of the skin, then you need to contact an allergist so that he can prescribe you antihistamines for skin allergies.
• An allergy is an increased reaction of our body to certain environmental factors: medications, pollen, household chemicals, dust and others.
• This reaction manifests itself as itching of the skin, redness, rash and swelling, conjunctivitis of the eyes, lacrimation, allergic rhinitis and cough.
• Skin rashes on the arms, legs, body and face are well treated with many antihistamines for skin allergies, cheap domestic ones and expensive imported ones.
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• Allergic dermatosis (skin reaction) is most often treated with drugs in tablets, because external manifestations on the skin are provoked by internal changes.
• In this article, we will look at which antihistamine is better, which modern medicine against skin rashes helps well and will not cause severe side effects, and we will find out a list of inexpensive analogues and generics.

Signs of skin allergies

The main causes that cause allergic skin rashes are:

• Allergenic products (honey, citrus fruits, nuts, strawberries, seafood, full-fat milk).
• pollen of flowers, trees.
• dust (home and street).
• animal waste products (feathers, wool, saliva, fluff, excrement).
• household chemicals (cleaning products, washing powder with chlorine, phthalates and phosphates).
• chemicals (varnishes, paints).
• medications (usually analgesics, antibiotics, vitamin B).
• frost, strong wind, sun. Manifestations on the skin can be mild (rash, swelling and redness are observed in individual areas of the skin) and severe (large areas of the skin are affected: blisters, rash, severe itching, hyperemia). If the manifestation is mild, taking one tablet removes all negative symptoms.

IMPORTANT! If the cause of skin rashes is not eliminated, then effective treatment is impossible in principle. For example, in case of food allergies, you need to remove those foods that provoke an increased reaction in the body. If you do not identify the cause and do not get rid of it, then even increasing the dose of anti-allergy medication will not be able to cope with the symptoms.

If the symptoms manifest themselves clearly, then you need to take a good antiallergic drug that works comprehensively on all symptoms, and not just on the skin.

List of antihistamines for skin allergies

If you have a skin reaction to an allergen, then you cannot independently compile a list and prices of medications in alphabetical order that help with allergic rashes and which you should try on yourself. You should contact specialists.

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At an appointment with an allergist or dermatologist, patients ask: “Please advise which antiallergic medications to take? Tell me the names of effective antiallergic drugs for itchy skin?”

List of medications for skin allergies

1. The doctor will not recommend the first thing he comes across; he can help an allergy sufferer when he conducts a comprehensive examination.
2. The doctor is obliged to talk with the allergy sufferer, find out about other diseases, drug intolerances, and be sure to conduct an examination to determine the cause of the disease.
3. Only after this can the doctor tell you the name of the antihistamine that can help in the treatment of skin allergies, the most powerful in a particular case.

Despite the fact that allergic dermatosis manifests itself externally, it is necessary to treat it from the inside.

Why is this important to know? Because you need to choose the right dosage form of the drug, that is, use primarily not external medications (cream, ointment), but drugs in the form of tablets, drops and solutions.

Itching due to skin allergies

The choice of medications for skin allergies today is huge: there are good Russian medications known since Soviet times, as well as modern anti-allergy drugs that do not cause drowsiness.

Further in the article we will analyze the most famous allergy pills and make a small rating of the best for adults and children.

All antihistamines prevent the production of histamine and block the development of the following symptoms: redness, itching, swelling of the skin, and also normalize the patient’s blood pressure and breathing: they block spasms in the bronchi and laryngeal swelling. A sign of a strong remedy is also a decrease in lacrimation and redness of the whites of the eyes and eyelids, the disappearance of allergic cough and runny nose.

1st generation antihistamines

The first generation of antihistamines are very rarely prescribed nowadays. They have a number of common features: the drugs are inexpensive, but cause side effects that seriously affect the allergy sufferer’s body and his lifestyle.

Common features of this group of antihistamines:

• Low cost (the main price tag most often does not exceed 300 rubles);
• A short-term effect (you need to drink them several times in one day) and quick addiction (they need to be alternated with other medications from this group every couple of weeks).

Symptoms of using first generation antihistamines:

• increased heart rate (tachycardia).
• constipation.
• blurred vision.
• depressed state of the nervous system (the appearance of drowsiness and a decrease in the speed of reaction to environmental factors (decreased concentration of attention)). 1st generation antihistamines

All these side effects complicate the patient’s existing lifestyle and daily routine. These antihistamines can make a person less mobile.

Antihistamine drugs from this group are not popular, except for Suprastin, a cheap drug from the list of essential drugs, established by law as vital. It is better to take these drugs for adults, as they have less side effects. Let's look at them in a table that shows their differences.

Name	Active substance	Features of the drug	Average price, rub
Suprastin	Chloropyramine	Does not cause serious cardiac toxicity	128
Tavegil	Clemastine	There are serious allergic reactions to the components	159
Diphenhydramine	Diphenhydramine	Strong effect on the central nervous system	75
Diazolin	Mebhydrolin	Negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract	69
Peritol	Cyproheptadine	Increases appetite, appearance of photosensitivity	2400
Pipolfen	Promethazine	Reduced intestinal motility, for children from 2 months	277
Diprazine	Promethazine	Active effect on the nervous system	1100
Fenkarol	Hifenadine	Weak efficiency	350

We do not recommend taking these antihistamines due to the huge number of contraindications and serious side effects, but you need to know what they are called.

Antihistamines 2nd generation

For allergic rashes, they often take second-generation antiallergic drugs; they are universal (prescribed for many types of allergies). They are not addictive, do not affect the nervous system, which means there will be no drowsiness or lethargy.

Antihistamines 2nd generation

Name	Active substance	Features of the drug	Average price, rub.
Claritin	Loratadine	It is prescribed to children over the age of one year and the elderly, there are almost no side effects.	174
Semprex	Akrivastine	Has a short duration of action, but the medicine is safe	110
Trexil	Terfenadine	The first drug of the 2nd generation, depresses the cardiac system. It's inexpensive.	97
Fenistil	Dimetindene maleate	Tablets, gel. Popular remedy.	319
Gistalong	Astemizole	Effective for chronic allergies.	No information, because it has not been present on the market for a long time

Claritin is most often prescribed from this list, because it is believed that this drug is safe.

But it can be replaced with a domestic, inexpensive analogue with a similar active substance, which gave it its trade name (“Loratadine”). The price of the latter is much lower.

These antihistamines are easy to use: the effect lasts up to 12 hours and you can take them 1-2 times a day. But these drugs can cause a negative effect in adults and children with heart disease, so they are contraindicated for such patients.

Antihistamines 3rd generation

The next group of drugs are drugs with anti-allergic effects of the third generation, whose active components are metabolites of the active substances of drugs of the second generation.

Antihistamines 3rd generation

These antihistamines are new and appeared in pharmacies relatively recently. They do not affect the nervous and cardiac systems and are indicated for a wide range of patients: from young children to the elderly. In adults working in areas where concentration is required, such antihistamines will not cause negative effects. So doctors recommend that they take these medications.

Name	Active substance	Features of the drug	Average price, rub.
Telfast	Fexofenadine	It is not metabolized in the body and is prohibited for children under 6 years of age. French drug	570
Fexofenadine	Cheap analogue of Telfast.	281
Cetirizine	Cetirizine	Strongest for skin allergies.	105
Zyrtec	Effective for skin dermatoses, lasts for 24 hours	199
Tsetrin	Prescribed to children from 6 months.	164
Fexadine	Fexofenadine	It has an analogue sold abroad - Fenafex. No addiction after a month of use	350
Allergofree	Levocetirizine	Antiallergic effect lasts 2 days, produced in Kazakhstan	Sold in Kazakhstan for 1224 tenge (211 rubles)
Erius	Desloratadine	Acts on the periphery of histamine receptors, a good drug for chronic urticaria.	600

The question of whether the new generation antiallergic drug Erius is a hormonal drug or not often arises among patients. The answer is no. Erius is an antihistamine with the active ingredient desloratadine, a metabolite of loratadine. This is the best drug according to many doctors and patients.

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Immunomodulators for skin allergies

For people with skin allergies, taking immunomodulators is mandatory, especially for those who have chronic allergic dermatosis for stronger therapeutic therapy.

They are taken along with anti-allergen therapy all year round on an ongoing basis by those who have constant allergies. List of immunomodulators to drink for adults and children with skin allergies:

• Lycopid.
• Viferon.
• Derinat.
• Timolin.
• Immunofan.

The antihistamines listed above are not all anti-allergy drugs presented on pharmacy shelves. There are a huge number of them, which is very difficult to sort through. The main thing to remember is that a specialist should prescribe this or that drug.

Source: https://yaallergik.com/antigistaminnye-preparaty/pri-kozhnoj-allergii

Selection of tablets and medications for food allergies

Food allergies are one of the most common non-communicable diseases in the modern world.

An allergic reaction can develop when consuming any product - and experts in the field of allergology distinguish several groups of food provocateurs according to the degree of allergenicity.

The need to diet, the need to give up favorite foods significantly reduces the quality of life - especially if many foods are prohibited.

The search for drugs that could permanently relieve patients from hypersensitivity to food allergens continues. However, today there are medications designed to relieve allergy symptoms.

Treatment tactics

Various groups of medications are used to treat patients suffering from food allergies:

1. Antihistamines.
2. Cromons.
3. Glucocorticosteroids.
4. Decongestants.
5. Sympathomimetics.

There is no universal drug that can relieve all possible allergy symptoms.

Treating allergies is a difficult task because there is no medicine that permanently eliminates hypersensitivity to allergens. Medications are intended to weaken and stop the manifestations that arose after contact with the provocateur.

Antihistamines

To eliminate allergy symptoms, it is preferable to choose second and third generation drugs (Cetirizine, Loratadine, Desloratadine). They do not have a sedative effect, and the duration of action is longer than that of the first group of drugs. In addition, they are not characterized by the phenomenon of tachyphylaxis, that is, the need to increase the dose to obtain the same therapeutic effect.

In the recommendations you can find tablets for food allergies on the skin - Telfast (Fexofenadine). The drug is effective for acute urticaria, but has age restrictions regarding its use.

Antihistamines are not suitable for treating anaphylaxis.

An immediate hypersensitivity reaction that occurs after consuming peanuts, shrimp and other foods with a high allergenic potential requires emergency medical care and the administration of drugs from the sympathomimetic group (Adrenaline).

Cromony

Cromones are also called mast cell membrane stabilizers. These are cromoglicic acid preparations (Intal, Tailed, Zaditen), which prevent the release of histamine from mast cells.

The effect of cromones does not occur immediately; they are intended for long-term treatment.

Indications for use may include diseases such as:

1. Bronchial asthma.
2. Allergic rhinitis.
3. Allergic conjunctivitis.
4. Allergic dermatitis.

Cromones are available in the form of capsules, inhalation aerosols, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Cromoglicic acid preparations as tablets for food allergies can be used in pediatric practice.

The use of cromones is not advisable during exacerbation of bronchial asthma if these drugs are intended to replace inhaled forms of steroids (Budesonide) and short-acting beta-agonists (Salbutamol).

Glucocorticosteroids

Glucocorticosteroids are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. The most commonly used are hydrocortisone derivatives and semi-synthetic analogues (Prednisolone, Dexamethasone). They have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect and are intended for:

• topical use;
• systemic use.

Glucocorticosteroids have a more powerful effect than antihistamines and cromones and are prescribed for severe allergies.

Since food allergies can manifest themselves with different symptoms (respiratory, dermatological, etc.)

), the most commonly used are topical forms - for example, ointments, creams, intranasal sprays, eye drops. In case of a systemic allergic reaction, it is advisable to use systemic forms.

Glucocorticosteroids have a number of side effects and contraindications and are not suitable for independent long-term treatment.

Decongestants

A group of decongestants, or vasoconstrictors, are used for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis caused by food allergens. These pharmacological agents eliminate swelling and nasal congestion and facilitate nasal breathing.

Decongestants should not be used to relieve symptoms in young children.

It is difficult for children to calculate the dose, and the drug administered intranasally acts not only topically. When absorbed from the stomach, it produces systemic effects that can be quite severe. Therefore, there are restrictions according to which it is advisable to start using it no earlier than the child reaches the age of 6 years.

Allergonix

The fight against the symptoms of allergic reactions lasts a lifetime.

It is difficult for patients to endure forced dietary restrictions, so many do not stop searching for remedies that can permanently relieve hypersensitivity to allergens.

The drug "Allergonix" is a product based on natural ingredients, from which a one-time course of treatment is sufficient to obtain a lasting effect.

List of effects that Allergonix has:

• removal of toxins;
• elimination of itching, swelling and lacrimation;
• restoration of metabolic processes;
• elimination of symptoms of allergic dermatitis;
• normalization of blood pressure and heart rate.

The manufacturer emphasizes the presence of unique herbs that have an antiallergic effect. The advantages of the drug are its rapid action (after 10 minutes) and the ability to use anywhere at any time (small bottle size, dosage form in the form of drops).

The choice of treatment should be based on the recommendations of a specialist, based on the results of laboratory and instrumental examination and objective examination. It is advisable to discuss the use of any medication with your doctor.

Torsunova Tatyana

Sources: medscape.com, mdlinx.com, health.harvard.edu.

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Antihistamines for skin allergies

Causes and signs of skin allergies

An allergy is the body's reaction to exposure to a foreign substance (allergen). One of the most common manifestations of this response is urticaria. Modern experts have been able to prove that eczema, diffuse neurodermatitis, dermatitis and some other skin diseases can also have an allergic origin.

Among the main allergens that provoke skin rashes are:

1. Food: eggs, chocolate, nuts, citrus fruits, strawberries, high-fat milk, seafood, honey.
2. Medicines: antibiotics, analgesics, sulfonamides.
3. Plant fingers: birch, quinoa, ragweed, alder and some others.
4. Animal wool, fluff, feather.
5. Sun, frost, strong wind.
6. Chemical substances.

Recently, skin manifestations of allergies have become increasingly diagnosed. Experts attribute this to poor environmental conditions, poor diet and an abundance of stress. People at particular risk include hairdressers, people employed in industrial production, and healthcare workers.

Shortly after exposure to the allergen, negative signs of the disease begin to appear:

1. The skin turns red and tissue swelling is noted.
2. Severe itching begins.
3. Rashes of various structures appear: blisters, small rashes, and so on.
4. The skin peels off greatly and cracks form on its surface.

If you comb the epidermis at such a moment, the wounds become re-infected. This is fraught with the development of purulent processes. The sooner treatment is started, the greater the chance of preventing the development of complications.

Allergies are more often diagnosed in people with weakened immune systems. People who have suffered serious illnesses, take medications, or have bad habits need to be especially careful.

How do allergy pills work?

Histamine becomes the mediator of allergies in the body. Normally, this substance is found in the “fat” cells of the human body in a calm state and does not cause any harm. After exposure to the allergen, it enters the active phase. This negatively affects the functioning of the respiratory, muscular and nervous systems, and worsens the condition of tissues.

Drugs that have an antihistamine effect reduce the amount of histamine released from mast cells during an allergic reaction. Due to this, such medications have the following effects on the body:

1. Eliminate itching.
2. Relieves tissue swelling and redness.
3. They help quickly heal rashes and the wounds that form after them.
4. Prevents the development of bronchospasm.
5. Normalizes blood pressure.
6. Stabilizes body temperature.

First generation antihistamines not only prevent the production of histamine, but also block the functioning of histamine receptors. Because of this, severe adverse reactions may develop: drowsiness, decreased mental activity, a sharp decrease in visual acuity, dryness of the mucous surfaces of the oral cavity.

Modern third-generation medications do not have such disadvantages. They are produced on the basis of substances that are synthetic analogues of hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Such drugs are used only in severe forms of the disease. The use of hormonal antiallergic drugs is indicated in situations where other drugs do not have the desired effect.

Boosting immunity

The manifestation of an allergic reaction is observed against the background of decreased immunity. This is expressed in the accumulation of immunoglobulin E, as well as disruption of the cellular component of immune defense. As a result, the body is unable to resist infectious diseases.

Taking antihistamines has a positive effect on the body's protective functions. But they are not able to completely restore immunity.

Therefore, simultaneously with the main course of treatment, the use of immunomodulatory techniques will be required.

The therapy program consists of the use of specialized medications, lifestyle adjustments, and the use of alternative medicine.

Eliminating the allergen

The key factor in treatment is eliminating the allergen. To do this, first of all, it is necessary to conduct allergy tests and find out which substance caused the negative reaction of the body.

After this, contact with the identified allergen should be avoided.

For example, if the cause of the disease is dust, you will have to wet clean the apartment every day, get rid of carpets, soft toys and other things that can accumulate a large amount of dirt.

Today, a therapy method using an allergen has been developed. It is introduced into the human body in small quantities. This allows the body to produce enough protective antibodies. This method of treatment allows you to eliminate the cause of the allergy and prolong the period of remission. After completing a full course, the need for antihistamines completely disappears.

Treatment of skin allergies with antihistamines

Drug therapy is the only effective way to cope with skin allergies. Antihistamines can be divided into groups based on their generation. Highlight:

1. First generation medicines. They have a short-term effect, so their long-term use is required. As a result, a large dose of antihistamines enters the body, which entails side effects. The active ingredients from such drugs can enhance the effectiveness of other drugs. For skin allergies, Suprastin, Diphenhydramine and Diazolin, Fenistil are prescribed.
2. Second generation drugs. They have a smaller list of side effects compared to first generation drugs. After completing the course of treatment, the effect lasts for a couple of weeks. The use of the following skin allergies is indicated: Acrivastine, Astemizole, Claritin.
3. Third generation drugs. Such products have a minimal number of side effects and effectively combat the cause of allergies. They do not have a negative effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system. This group includes Zyrtec and Telfast. They appear to be most effective against idiopathic urticaria.

Antihistamines must be used in strict accordance with the instructions and recommendations of a specialist. Only a doctor can choose a specific medication and its dosage.

If adverse reactions occur, the use of the drug is suspended. After this, you must consult your doctor.

Review and characteristics of effective drugs

1. Levocetirizine. Available in tablet form and in the form of drops. A clear effect appears 20 minutes after taking the drug. The medication is prohibited for use during pregnancy. Widely used for urticaria of all types.
2. Suprastin. Has a toxic effect on the body. Its advantage is a short period of relief of an attack of an allergic reaction. The effect appears after 10 minutes.
3. Fenistil – gel. The drug is considered completely harmless. Approved for use from 1 month. Has a high antipruritic effect. Available in the form of a gel, which is easily applied to the affected areas of the skin. The drug begins to act half an hour after use.
4. Cetirizine. It is made in the form of syrup, drops and tablets. A noticeable improvement is observed an hour and a half after application. Its effect lasts throughout the day. It is used for various types of skin rashes, including itchy dermatoses.
5. Claritin. Used to treat adults and children. Available in the form of tablets and syrup. Does not cause sedation. Allowed for course use.

The use of such medications allows you to quickly neutralize the effects of the allergen. During treatment, it is necessary to give up bad habits and adhere to the principles of proper nutrition.

How to treat skin allergies in adults?

It is easy to get confused in the modern variety of allergy medications. Therefore, you should not self-medicate. The choice of specific medications should be made by a doctor. In this case, it is necessary to take into account:

1. The severity of the disease.
2. Characteristics of skin rashes.
3. Manifestation of accompanying symptoms.
4. Presence of other diseases.
5. Patient's age.

The medications need to be changed every few weeks. Over time, allergens lose sensitivity to the active substance and it must be replaced with another. The duration of therapy is also selected individually.

Among the most effective remedies against skin allergies is Diazolin. It is taken after meals. It helps to quickly relieve itching, swelling of tissues, and eliminate rashes. The medication is prohibited for use by people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, during pregnancy, as well as in the presence of individual intolerance to the components.

Erius is considered one of the most modern drugs. It turns out to be effective against all types of allergies. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, taking medication is allowed only in exceptional cases.

Allergy tablets for children

If a child suffers from allergies, then the choice of medications must be taken with full responsibility. In the absence of proper therapy at an early age, there is a high probability of developing serious complications: bronchial asthma, autoimmune pathologies, and so on.

Only a specialist can choose a drug that is suitable for a child based on the results of a medical examination. The following medications are used most often:

1. Pipolfen. The injection form of the drug is approved for use from two months of age. Pipolfen in pill form can only be given to children over 6 years of age.
2. Fenistil. From the first month of the baby’s life, medicine is prescribed in the form of a gel or drops. Capsules are approved for use only for children over 12 years of age. Fenistil is especially effective for food allergies, as well as reactions to changing weather conditions.
3. Peritol. This drug is prescribed from the age of two. It is often prescribed for allergies to frost. Quickly relieves itching, swelling of tissues, and also eliminates rashes.

Allergy is a serious disease that requires proper treatment. Self-medication in such a situation is fraught with the development of complications. Therefore, at the first sign of a problem, you should consult a doctor.

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Medicines against food allergies - Say NO to allergies!

Table of contents:

• Where does allergies come from?
• Antihistamines for allergies
• Drugs for anaphylactic shock
• Decongestants
• Aerosols and sprays are reliable means in the fight against allergies

What medications should I take for allergies? Each person's body is unique, but any of us can be susceptible to allergies. Unpleasant symptoms can manifest themselves in different ways. Some people are intolerant to certain foods.

Another person cannot be in the same room as the animals. There is an allergy to odors or poplar fluff. There are people who begin to choke on dust. Allergies to medications are considered one of the most dangerous and insidious.

In each individual case, the doctor prescribes the necessary remedy to treat the disease.

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• Where does allergies come from?
• Allergies are caused by various allergens. They can be divided into the following main categories:

1. Household and epidermal. This includes mold and dust. This group also includes down and feathers from birds, food for aquarium fish and pet hair.
2. Pollens. Their source is pollen from trees and plants.
3. Food. Almost any product can act as an allergen. Most often, allergic reactions occur when eating chocolate, eggs, fish, cocoa, milk, caviar, and honey. Some people have intolerance to citrus fruits, preservatives, canned foods, and red vegetables or fruits.
4. Medicinal. This includes various medications that are used to treat various diseases.
5. Viral or bacterial. A person has increased sensitivity to bacterial or viral allergens.
6. Blood products. During a blood transfusion, the patient may experience an allergic reaction to the injected drug.
7. Sera and vaccines. Before vaccination, it is recommended to do a test.

When an allergy begins suddenly, a person may not know the reason for the sudden deterioration in health. This is dangerous, since it is desirable to eliminate the allergen, otherwise the patient can be saved from completely different pathologies that he does not suffer from, but which have symptoms similar to allergies.

Only professional specialists can bring the patient out of the state of asphyxia, when the patient is suffocating. In this case, you cannot self-medicate. It is not recommended to choose your own medicine. If an allergy suddenly begins, then stop taking medications and do not eat foods that could provoke an allergic reaction.

If the medicine was administered parenterally and it caused anaphylactic shock, then apply a tourniquet above the injection site. This way you can stop the absorption of the allergen into the blood, relieve spasms in the bronchi, or prevent possible complications in the cardiovascular system or gastrointestinal tract. Call an ambulance. Professional specialists will be able to help the patient and save his life.

Source: http://ne-allergik.ru/sredstva/preparaty-protiv-pischevoy-allergii.html

Treatment of food allergies - MK

The disease can be either hereditary or acquired. The most common food allergens are seafood, chocolate, nuts, cow's milk, fruits and berries, eggs and honey. Although treating food allergies will not completely get rid of the disease, it will help avoid its unpleasant manifestations. The following methods are used to combat the disease:

• elimination diet;
• immunomodulatory therapy;
• sorption therapy;
• antimediator therapy.

The main role is given to diet. All allergens are completely excluded from the patient's diet. They are replaced with other products to which the patient does not experience a similar reaction. The doctor helps you create a nutrition plan. He independently selects replacements for products that cause food allergies.

For example, if a patient is allergic to eggs, then he is advised to exclude mayonnaise, sauces, soufflés, casseroles, and baked goods from the diet.

It is necessary to refuse them, since they contain eggs. Many people suffer from cow's milk intolerance. They have to replace it with soy, almond or goat.

Experts have proven that for some people, strict adherence to an elimination diet has helped them completely get rid of food intolerance.

The results of recent studies have shown that approximately one third of older children coped with the disease after 1-2 years of limiting the consumption of allergens. The patients completely conquered their illness.

But this result was only for those who conscientiously followed the diet.

Which doctor will help you recover?

If a person has an intolerance to certain foods, then he needs to seek advice from a specialist. Treatment of food allergies in adults is carried out under the guidance of an allergist.

Children are diagnosed by pediatricians. These specialists quickly identify the symptoms of food allergies and help you cope with them. Recognizing the disease is not so easy, because it can have a variety of symptoms.

A comprehensive examination of the patient helps confirm the diagnosis.

At the first appointment, the patient is asked to describe in detail all complaints. He needs to tell the doctor how long ago he began to have signs of a food allergy. It is important to note the presence of other diseases, including chronic ones. The doctor also needs to know whether close relatives of the patient have food intolerance in order to identify the hereditary nature of the disease.

After the interview and physical examination, the person is referred for examination. Treatment for food allergies in adults cannot be started unless skin tests have been performed on the patient. This is a special analysis that is necessarily included in the examination plan for patients with suspected food allergies. This diagnostic method is considered the most highly accurate and reliable.

However, since the study can lead to severe reactions in the body, it is important to carry it out only under the supervision of a specialist. Also used to diagnose the disease:

• radioallergosorbent tests;
• tests using CAP-system;
• linked immunosorbent assay.

Experts can confirm food allergies based on the results of a specific allergy test. The patient may also be prescribed a cytological examination of smears collected from the nasal cavity and conjunctiva. These studies enable doctors to clarify the true nature of this reaction in the body.

Medicines for food allergies

It is impossible to cope with the disease with drug therapy. However, it helps improve the patient’s general condition and helps cope with severe allergy symptoms. Pharmacotherapy is used only in the following cases:

• an elimination diet has little effect;
• doctors cannot identify the allergen;
• the reaction is observed on a large number of products.

Antihistamines are used to relieve symptoms. For skin itching or rashes, such food allergy medications are prescribed in the form of ointments, creams, and gels.

Doctors can also prescribe tablets, but they can be taken for no more than two weeks in a row. The most commonly used antihistamines are third generation drugs.

As a rule, treatment of food allergies in adults is carried out using the above drugs. Children who suffer from food intolerances are often prescribed a mast cell membrane stabilizer. Studies have proven that this remedy is very effective not only for food allergies, but also for allergic bronchitis and rhinitis. They are offered in the form:

• tablets;
• sprays;
• aerosols.

In cases of severe exacerbation, which is accompanied by the risk of anaphylactic shock, patients are urgently given an injection of adrenaline. This remedy allows you to quickly restore breathing and relieve the inflammatory process.  

Folk remedies for food allergies

There are many alternative medicine recipes that promise patients a quick and easy recovery. But in the vast majority of cases they are absolutely ineffective.

Some remedies may be useful in improving the general condition of the patient, but only a doctor can prescribe them.

The specialist selects the most effective and safe folk remedies for food allergies for the patient.

Duckweed can be used for treatment. They prepare a tincture, which experts recommend taking 15 drops four times a day. The series is a great remedy for allergies. This herb is used to prepare:

• tinctures;
• baths;
• ointments;
• lotions.

The sequence can be consumed as tea. You need to drink it daily, but at least 3 times a day. You need to drink this tea for 3 months in a row, and then take a break. Very often they make remedies for food allergies based on mumiyo.

To prepare such a medicine, you need to dissolve it in purified water. Drink 100 ml of it every morning and wash it down with milk. A course of such treatment should be carried out twice a year. Its duration should not exceed 20 days.

The most popular and effective folk remedy for food allergies is crushed eggshells. You need to make a powder out of it. It must be taken by mixing with lemon juice. This remedy helps reduce the body's sensitivity to allergens, and also has no side effects. Therefore, it can be taken by all people.  

Source: https://www.mk.ru/allergy/2017/04/28/lechenie-pishhevoy-allergii.html

What medicine for allergies

An allergy is an increased personal sensitivity of the body to certain substances contained in products.

An allergy can also be called a peculiar protective reaction of the immune system, which manifests itself upon contact with a foreign agent.

To get rid of allergy symptoms, you should not only limit contact with the allergen, but also undergo drug treatment, which is prescribed only by a qualified allergist.

Allergy tablets for adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers

Expensive and cheap allergy pills are now widely used and, for sure, antihistamines can be found in almost every family’s medicine cabinet.

They can be taken by both adults and children of different ages. But before taking them, it is recommended to consult with your doctor, who will be able to accurately determine which medication from which group is needed in each specific case.

Mechanism of action

The scheme of action of pills for allergy to pills is usual.

When taking antihistamines, their substances bind to H1 receptors for histamine. This can occur in various tissues of the body, regardless of where symptoms appear. After this action, histamine can no longer connect with it without the help of others and provoke bad reactions.

Varieties

Nowadays there are a lot of drugs that can eliminate the nasty signs of allergies.

Each of them belongs to a specific group, which may have both its advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at the main groups of pharmaceuticals, their individual characteristics and favorite medications.

Strong, cheap, but not the most effective means - 1st generation

Allergy pills of the 1st generation were invented back in the year and now continue to be in great demand.

Antihistamines enter into a reversible relationship with the H1 sensors of the brain and have the ability to overcome the blood-brain barrier.

Simply put, fat-soluble pills are sedative and addictive, which means they have a short-term effect.

pros

Anti-allergy medications are often prescribed by doctors for rhinitis, colds, migraines, for calm, and even for frequent motion sickness.

This is due to the fact that their components have a high hypnotic effect, reduce muscle tone and have a local anesthetic effect.

Minuses

Such products are not intended for those people whose activities are specifically related to increased concentration of attention, for example, when driving a car and other vehicles. In case of overdose or personal intolerance, the following conditions may occur:

• urinary retention and constipation;
• visual impairment;
• accelerated heartbeat;
• difficulty salivating.

Drugs

These pills include:

1. "Diphenhydramine."
2. "Fenkarol".
3. "Diazolin".
4. "Suprastin".
5. "Tavegil".

Good cheap remedies without sleeping pills – 2nd generation

Good 2nd generation allergy pills are quite identical in composition to 1st generation products, but differ in that they are not addictive.

This quality allows you to take the product for a long period of time in order to completely get rid of allergic symptoms. Quite excellent drugs are recommended to be taken only once a day, because their effect lasts up to 24 hours.

Advantages

Sufficiently powerful anti-allergy drugs do not have a hypnotic effect, since they do not cross the blood-brain border. It is worth seeing that physical and mental activity is not suppressed during therapy.

Even after stopping taking it, the therapeutic effect of the pills does not stop for another week.

Flaws

In addition to all the advantages listed above, the drugs have significant disadvantages, namely:

1. The drugs have cardiotoxic effects to varying degrees. It is not recommended to take 2nd generation antihistamine pills for older people and those who suffer from cardiovascular disorders.
2. Dry mouth appears and salivation slows down.
3. In case of an overdose, nausea and headaches, drowsiness and stomach pain are felt.

Basic drugs

The second generation includes allergy pills that do not cause drowsiness - Clarodol and Clarisens, Clarotadine, Lomilan, LoraGexal, Claritin, Zirtek, Kestin, Rupafin, Kestin.

Last generation non-drowsy drugs in alphabetical order

The drugs in this group can be safely called the most popular allergy pills.

This is explained by the fact that, upon entering the body, the drug is converted from its initial form into pharmacologically active metabolites. The drugs have neither sedative nor cardiotoxic effects on the patient.

Therefore, antihistamines of the latest alphabetical generation are often prescribed by doctors for those involved in work that requires the highest concentration of attention. Names of cheap pills for adults and children:

1. "Gismanal".
2. Telfast.
3. "Fexadin."
4. "Xyzal."
5. "Erius".
6. "Desal."

What to do if you are allergic to pills - non-somnolent homeopathic remedies

On the modern medicinal market you can find homeopathic remedies against allergies to pills, but at the same time they do not cause drowsiness. But it is worth keeping in mind that homeopathic or herbal medicines can only act as auxiliary therapy.

Note!

This group of pharmaceuticals should be treated with particular caution, since almost all of them are made not only from plants, but also from animal components, which also contribute to the development of allergies.

Homeopathic healing is characterized by a cumulative effect, that is, with constant use of pills, the highest result will be visible only after months. Non-drowsy herbal remedies - “Cinnabsin”, “Rinital”, “Luffel”.

The drugs are not cheap and are quite difficult to find in pharmacies.

What is better to use for skin reactions during the acute period - hormonal agents

The most effective remedies for allergies during a crisis period are hormonal pills. It is forbidden to prescribe medications without the help of others, since incorrectly selected medications can only aggravate the health condition.

According to medical practice, pills for skin allergies in adults are used only at the first stage of treatment and allow you to quickly cope with the complex symptoms of allergies in the form of Quincke's edema. An effective and often prescribed remedy by doctors is Kestin.

In what variants are Cromones recommended - list of names

Cromones are effective pharmaceuticals that are recommended by doctors in complex therapy for the treatment of allergies and inflammatory diseases and are now produced in various forms (creams, capsules, spray, etc.).

Medicines can be prescribed for both adults and children. The main active ingredients are sodium cromoglycate and nedocromil.

Anti-allergenic drugs do not have an immediate effect, but can quickly relieve inflammation and pain, as signs of allergies. List of cromones:

• "Tailed";
• "Intal";
• "Ketotifen";
• "Cromoglin."

What can be used against skin allergies during pregnancy?

If a skin allergic reaction to drugs occurs, the selection of antihistamines for pregnant women, regardless of age, should be carried out with particular caution.

Note!

The expectant mother is one hundred percent prohibited from taking any anti-allergy pills in the first trimester.

Any medications are prescribed in extremely lasting situations, when other methods do not help, and the allergy threatens the life of mother and baby. As safe antihistamines, it is better to use natural substances - vitamins B12 and C, zinc, niacin, fish oil.

What are the favorite anti-allergy pills allowed during lactation (GW)?

It is not uncommon for nursing mothers to develop allergies.

What to do in such a situation? Doctors look at each case personally, since one lady may need a short course of treatment, while another patient may need long-term therapy. Antihistamines should not be poisonous, since pharmaceutical substances are passed through breast milk to infants.

When breastfeeding (BF), second-generation pills and less often steroids are prescribed - “Loratadine”, “Fexadine”, “Dinox”, “Loridin”, “Cetrin”, “Letizen”, etc.

Singulair for allergies

Another effective remedy for skin allergies and respiratory symptoms is Singulair.

The pills are used to relieve bronchospasm, promote sputum separation and relieve signs of allergic rhinitis. Most often, chewable pills are prescribed to children aged 2 to 2 years.

The product should only be taken by the doctor's decision during pregnancy and lactation.

Allergy is now considered a disease of the 21st century. The number of allergy sufferers is growing every year, especially in European developed countries.

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