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What Is The Treatment For Asthma And Mosquito Bite?
I am currently in Bangkok. I have gotten maybe 12 mosquito bites and reacted in large swelllings. I come from a country without mosquitoes so I normally react badly. I have asthma and the symptoms are worsening. I am worried about tropical diseases but I have no symptoms. Normally doctors would perscribe an oral anti-histamine and bethamethasone. This helps a lot. Should I see a doctor?
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy or insect bite allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days, maximum 50mg. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your physician.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy or insect bite allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days, maximum 50mg. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your physician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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