Stop all food, medicines, cosmetics or other substance identified as the cause of urticaria or angioedema.
In very mild cases, no treatment may be necessary.
If symptoms are uncomfortable, take an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine without a prescription (Benadryl) by mouth for the package instructions or as directed by your health care provider, until symptoms subside. These can be effective in mild. Sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine may cause too sleepy to drive or operate machinery safely.
Cool compresses or baths can help the discomfort.
Avoid hot baths or showers.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Wear light, loose clothing.
Avoid intense or anything that might cause sweating.
Try to relax and reduce stress.
Severe reactions: Do not attempt to treat severe reactions or to wait outside at home. Go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call an ambulance. Here are some things you can do until the ambulance:
Try to stay calm.
If you can identify the cause of the reaction, prevent further exposure.
Take an antihistamine, as one or two tablets or capsules of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if you can swallow without difficulty. The liquid form of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can also be used to 2-4 teaspoons (10-20 ml) per dose.
If you are wheezing or difficulty breathing, you should use an inhaled bronchodilator such as albuterol (Proventil), if one is available. These inhaled medications dilate the airway.
If you feel light-headed or faint, lie down and raise your feet above your head to help blood flow to the brain.
If you received an epinephrine pen and Epi-Pen injectors who were educated. The kit provides a premeasured dose of epinephrine, a prescription drug that rapidly reverses the most serious symptoms (see following).
Spectators had to administer CPR to an unconscious and breathing stops or becomes no pulse.
If possible, you or your partner must be prepared to tell medical personnel what medications you take and your allergy history.
Medical Treatment
The treatment of hives depends on the severity of symptoms. Mild to moderately severe localized symptoms, a counter oral antihistamines is usually sufficient, with measures of skin care for comfort. For more severe cases, an injection or a short-term corticosteroid may be necessary to rapidly reduce inflammation and itching.
In very mild cases, no treatment may be necessary.
If symptoms are uncomfortable, take an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine without a prescription (Benadryl) by mouth for the package instructions or as directed by your health care provider, until symptoms subside. These can be effective in mild. Sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine may cause too sleepy to drive or operate machinery safely.
Cool compresses or baths can help the discomfort.
Avoid hot baths or showers.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Wear light, loose clothing.
Avoid intense or anything that might cause sweating.
Try to relax and reduce stress.
Severe reactions: Do not attempt to treat severe reactions or to wait outside at home. Go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call an ambulance. Here are some things you can do until the ambulance:
Try to stay calm.
If you can identify the cause of the reaction, prevent further exposure.
Take an antihistamine, as one or two tablets or capsules of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if you can swallow without difficulty. The liquid form of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can also be used to 2-4 teaspoons (10-20 ml) per dose.
If you are wheezing or difficulty breathing, you should use an inhaled bronchodilator such as albuterol (Proventil), if one is available. These inhaled medications dilate the airway.
If you feel light-headed or faint, lie down and raise your feet above your head to help blood flow to the brain.
If you received an epinephrine pen and Epi-Pen injectors who were educated. The kit provides a premeasured dose of epinephrine, a prescription drug that rapidly reverses the most serious symptoms (see following).
Spectators had to administer CPR to an unconscious and breathing stops or becomes no pulse.
If possible, you or your partner must be prepared to tell medical personnel what medications you take and your allergy history.
Medical Treatment
The treatment of hives depends on the severity of symptoms. Mild to moderately severe localized symptoms, a counter oral antihistamines is usually sufficient, with measures of skin care for comfort. For more severe cases, an injection or a short-term corticosteroid may be necessary to rapidly reduce inflammation and itching.
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