Eye drops, antihistamines, tablets, sprays, irritation balm… Every day an allergy sufferer needs many different medications to alleviate allergy symptoms. But on vacation it does not have to be that way - and a holiday allergy sufferer's first aid kit does not have to take up half of your luggage. You just need to pack what you really need. So what preparations and medications should be present in the first aid kit of an allergy sufferer?

Each allergy sufferer must take with him a set of medications prescribed by a doctor when going on vacation, which he or she takes every day or in case of exacerbation of allergy symptoms. However, in addition to them, it is also worth remembering about preparations that can be useful unexpectedly - for example, when an allergic reaction to a completely different allergen occurs during the holiday or the so-called cross allergy.

Of course, it is impossible to foresee all possible situations or to protect yourself against them - if only because then drugs and allergy preparations would take up most of your luggage.The holiday first aid kit for allergy sufferersshould be composed wisely.

Allergy holiday first aid kit - medications you take every day

This is the basis of the first aid kit that you will take with you on vacation. Therefore, it is worth remembering to stock up on a supply of medicines before departure, which will be enough for the entire stay with a little reserve - especially if you are going abroad.

Although the prescription can now be obtained electronically, it will not be possible to obtain it quickly everywhere - the problem with the availability of specialized drugs may be especially in smaller towns.

Allergy holiday first aid kit - eye drops

They will relieve itching, redness, dryness and other symptoms of allergies around the eyes. Preparations of this type contain various active substances with antihistamines.

Their type should be checked with a doctor before leaving, who will match the best preparation (also among those available without a prescription). If you are going to use the pool where you are going, it is a good idea to pack a different kind of drops in the first aid kit: ones that will be useful in treating bacterial infections of the eyes (and ears), which can occur after swimming in the pool.

Holiday allergy first aid kit - preparations for hay fever

It is worth taking on vacationalso a nasal decongestant - it can be useful especially if you spend most of your time outdoors. Means of this type relieve allergic rhinitis (hay fever). They are available in the form of nasal (nasal sprays with local antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effects) or orally.

Those that should be taken into account by an allergy sufferer, in addition to decongestants, also contain antihistamines. Seawater spray may also come in handy.

Allergy holiday first aid kit - sunscreen

It will protect the skin against radiation, it will also reduce the risk of sun allergy, which is manifested by very annoying, itchy, small hives. Allergy sufferers are recommended creams with a physical filter that do not absorb radiation, but reflect it like a shield from the skin, with a protective factor of SPF 50+. The easiest way to buy them is at a pharmacy.

Holiday allergy first aid kit - preparation for sun irritation

A soothing lotion or cream will also be useful if you are not going to sunbathe. Even while walking, the skin catches the sun's rays - even when you apply sunscreen beforehand. After sun cosmetics, there are strong substances that soothe irritations and accelerate skin regeneration. Before buying, just make sure that the cream does not contain anything that sensitizes you.

Holiday allergy kit - insect repellent

A good protection against insect bites is essential if you are allergic to insect venom. The most common is allergy to the venom of Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, hornets). It is difficult to protect yourself from them with any preparation - you just have to be careful.

The repellent will be useful to you to scare away mosquitoes, flies and other annoying insects whose bites may cause an allergic reaction - itchy blister that heals for a long time, redness, sometimes swelling.

Holiday allergy first aid kit - pre-filled syringe with adrenaline

Anyone with an allergy may be at risk of a very severe allergic reaction - anaphylactic shock. This reaction can be life-threatening as it causes a sharp drop in blood pressure. Anaphylactic shock may occur after contact with an allergen, e.g. after a wasp or bee sting, taking a medicine, etc.

When it does occur, the person experiencing shock must get adrenaline as soon as possible (the drug must be injected intramuscularly into the thigh). The adrenaline pre-filled syringe is available with a prescription only.

Allergy holiday first aid kit - remedy for bites

Itching after a bitemosquitoes or flies are annoying, and in people with allergies (not necessarily to insect venom), it can persist for quite a long time. In this case, you will need a preparation after bites to be applied to the skin, containing substances that inhibit the action of histamine (responsible for the occurrence of an allergic reaction).

Allergy holiday first aid kit - topical preparation

It is also worth taking a steroid ointment or cream with you, which may be useful to you in the event of contact eczema. They have a strong anti-inflammatory effect and reduce allergy symptoms quickly. Most of these types of preparations are prescribed by prescription.

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Allergies