The doctor said that can cause allergies to the cold

Cold urticaria may first appear after an infection. At the same time, you can face the disease not only in your youth, Anna Cheremisina, a physician, head of the therapy department of the Open Clinic, and candidate of medical sciences, told MK.

“Sometimes the onset of the disease has been linked to viral or bacterial infections that may trigger the immune system.” Although the peak incidence often occurs at a young age, you can get sick at any age, including mature and elderly.

For the appearance of symptoms, it is not necessary to be in the cold. The reaction can cause damp windy weather even at plus temperature, a sharp temperature drop and touching cold objects - for example, a metal handrail or an ice bottle. Cold drinks and food can cause swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.

The name "allergy to the cold" is used in everyday life. Unlike classic allergies, there is no external allergen: cooling triggers the activation of mast cells and the release of histamine, which causes itchy blisters and swelling.

Cheremisina stressed that treatment should be selected at the reception. Cold urticaria sometimes develops against the background of another disease, so it is important to find out the cause of the reaction, and not only eliminate its manifestations.