How to use seasonal allergy medication?

Weather allergy is a condition that occurs when the weather is too hot or too cold, thereby causing disorders in the body with outward manifestations such as: edema, itching, redness, hives, pulse blood.
It can be seen that the sudden change in weather is identified as the main cause of weather allergies, the body does not have time to change to adapt to the changing seasons. The skin is the place where the first effects appear when the weather changes suddenly. Accordingly, seasonal allergies can be divided into 2 types:
1.1. Allergies to hot weather In hot summer days, our body will secrete a lot of sweat, making the skin always wet, which is easy to cause skin inflammation or dehydration. Seasonal allergies occur or get worse.
1.2. Allergies to cold weather When the temperature drops below 20 degrees Celsius in winter, the cold and dry air will cause the horny substance to lose water, our skin becomes rough, mixed with wet and rainy days. seasonal allergies occur.

Weather allergy manifests on the skin as follows:
Erythema, with itchy rash on the skin when suddenly exposed to too hot or cold ambient temperature, especially in open skin areas such as hands, feet, face, neck cause much discomfort to the patient; skin that is blistered, red, edematous, or congested; Acute urticaria throughout the body, this condition can be life-threatening if accompanied by symptoms of lethargy, shortness of breath, rapid drop in blood pressure... called anaphylaxis. At that time, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for quick emergency treatment; In addition, people with seasonal allergies may also have symptoms of upper respiratory tract inflammation such as runny nose, sneezing, dry cough, headache, fatigue.

Commonly used treatment methods for patients with seasonal allergies:
In some cases, weather allergy patients only have mild hives and may resolve after a few days without needing to be treated. treatment; Patients with weather allergies should pay more attention to their diet, should limit eating seafood, pupae, drinking alcohol, peanuts, processed foods, foods high in fat, grease... to avoid making allergy symptoms worse. Eat foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, especially vitamin C to help strengthen the body's resistance such as: yogurt, salmon, strawberries, almonds, watermelon, carrots...; When suffering from seasonal allergies, some patients can apply folk methods to treat the disease. However, most of these methods only help relieve symptoms, cannot cure the disease completely, so the risk of recurrence is very high. In case the patient has a severe infection, applying unsanitary cigarettes can lead to a more severe infection, making the condition more serious and difficult to treat. Use topical allergy medications or oral medications as directed by your doctor, depending on the individual case. Which weather allergy topical medication should the patient use? Antihistamines are usually used for mild allergies; In more severe cases, the patient may be prescribed an H2-receptor antagonist combined with an antihistamine; For severe urticaria or angioedema, the doctor may prescribe Prednisolone; In addition, drugs containing corticosteroids are also used for the purpose of preventing and limiting the progression of the disease.
Accordingly, some specific weather allergy medications can be mentioned as:
Phenergan allergy topical: improve symptoms of itching and redness on the skin caused by seasonal allergies, atopic dermatitis or allergies other source. However, this drug is contraindicated for open wounds or people with metabolic disorders; Tacrolimus Ointment topical allergy medicine: indicated in the case of weather allergies, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis... However, the drug has strong activity and is easy to cause side effects; Betnovate allergy topical: Betnovate belongs to the group of drugs containing corticosteroids, used for people with psoriasis, eczema, seasonal allergies... to help reduce skin inflammation, swelling, pain... The drug has contraindications in case of hypersensitivity, pregnant or lactating women...; Fluocinolone Acetonide Ointment topical: this ointment contains corticosteroids to help treat symptoms of inflammation, itching, psoriasis...; Topical Clobetasol Propionate Cream: the drug has the effect of inhibiting the inflammatory skin reaction, preventing the inflammatory or allergic process. Do not apply the drug on acne, do not use in case of hypersensitivity, children under 1 year old, people with chronic diseases such as liver failure, diabetes...; Medicine Fucicort Cream: The ingredients are fusidic acid and betamethasone with local antibacterial, anti-allergic, treatment of seasonal allergies, psoriasis, skin infections...; but do not apply on open wounds. However, the drug has some side effects that cause changes in the color of the damaged skin, dry skin, swelling of the skin...; Hidem Cream topical: supports the treatment of skin damage caused by weather allergies, eczema, atopic dermatitis...

Patients need to be aware of how to use topical allergy medications to ensure they receive effective treatment and do not cause harm to health. Here are some notes when using topical allergy medicine:
Do not arbitrarily use topical allergy medicine without a doctor's prescription. All of the above drugs should be used only when prescribed by a doctor to help ensure safety for the patient's health, especially drugs containing corticosteroids; In the process of using topical allergy medicine, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's instructions on the dose and duration of the drug. Absolutely do not abuse drugs or arbitrarily stop taking drugs to avoid drug resistance, affecting the results of treatment later; Before applying topical allergy medicine, it is necessary to clean hands and clean the allergic skin area; Use topical allergy medicine in combination with shielding and protecting the allergic skin area when going out; If you notice any unusual symptoms while taking the drug, you should notify your doctor immediately.

You can prevent seasonal allergies by the following ways:
Eat vegetables rich in vitamin C and drink enough 2 liters of water/day; Do not smoke, do not use alcoholic beverages, limit exposure to dust, pollen, pet hair; Keep body temperature stable, keep warm when it's cold, cool when it's hot; Do not set the temperature too low when using the air conditioner, only a difference of about 1-2 degrees compared to the weather outside is the best choice. Regular exercise; Limit working for a long time in direct sunlight or in cold weather; Stock up on allergy medications or oral medications to use as soon as mild symptoms occur. Patients are not allowed to self-treat, but must go to medical facilities when severe manifestations such as urticaria appear, the disease symptoms do not improve. Supplement with vitamins B3, B6, B12 to prevent headaches caused by seasonal allergies.
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