Allergy Home Care

  • Rest. Adjust the room to a comfortable cool temperature.
  • Avoid known and possible allergens.
  • If there is no more edema, drink more water to help metabolize the histamine in your system. Take medicine as instructed.
  • Keep your skin clean by only using lukewarm water. Avoid hot water and fragrant soap with lots of additives. Use gentle mild soap.
  • If there is itching, ice packing may help relieve symptoms. Do not scratch your skin which may cause secondary in faction from skin abrasion and small wounds. Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.
  • Call or go to the hospital if there are the following symptoms:
    1. Dizziness
    2. Wheezing
    3. Trouble breathing
    4. Tightness in the chest
    5. Swelling of the tongue, lips, or face

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