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Is Allergic Reactions Related With Redness, Stuffy Nose, And Breathing Difficulty?
i had an allergic reaction to something i ate my face neck and chest turned bright red and my nose became stuffy and i had a hard time breathing it lasted about 3 hours now 2 days later all the places that turned red are flaking it looks like peeling after a sunburn is this because of the reaction or is something else wrong
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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yes these are signs of food related allergy. You have not mentioned your age. Allergic response takes some time to resolve. If your symptoms are decreasing then you just need to wait but of they are not then i would suggest you following things:
> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
Thank You for contacting HCM.
yes these are signs of food related allergy. You have not mentioned your age. Allergic response takes some time to resolve. If your symptoms are decreasing then you just need to wait but of they are not then i would suggest you following things:
> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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