Fox 10 News did a story on Cold Urticaria which basically is an allergy to cold temperatures. With cold temperature exposure whether it be cold air, ice cube, or even ice cream, it can cause an allergic reaction resulting in lip swelling, drop in blood pressure, rash, significant itchiness, etc. There has even been cases where a person will go into anaphylactic shock if they jump into a cold swimming pool.
Oddly enough, the symptoms typically occur AFTER warming up after a cold exposure due histamine release.
Beyond avoiding cold things, there's no "cure" for this condition. Symptoms can be controlled with antihistamines.
Watch the story below! Or read the story here. Here's another story from a different source.
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That was a good video and a great post.
I am always glad when people give press attention to the physical urticarias, because they are often ignored in the medical community.
I have cholinergic urticaria, which means I get hives when my body heats up. It is the opposite of cold urticaria.
What is even more strange, is that some have both cold urticaria and cholinergic urticaria at the same time! Can you imagine that.
Anyway, thanks for the article and video, it was interesting!
hi
Allergy to cold is somewhat difficult to explain this is when I'm exposed to temperature changes, or when I'm in a very cold air conditioning or as an eat ice cream
I have a 8 yr old son w/ severe cold urticaria.
He has gone into anaphylaxis & respiratory arrest.
It is now systemic where he can not eat anything cold and he has had reactions in 70 and 80 degree
temps from sweating and the winds cooling on his
skin. I am desperately seeking info from any other family with someone who unfortunately suffers with the same illness. This is so bizzare. We have no hereditary signs and am wondering about a seconday cause. Again, any help would be greatly appreciated. We live in Upper Michigan which makes things worse. God Bless!!
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Yes, I can imagine that. My daughter has both. You think having one or the other is no fun and difficult to manage, try having both!
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