How To Treat Skeeter Syndrome

Epinephrine Auto-Injector

In some cases, skeeter syndrome may be severe and cause individuals to have serious internal issues instead of the typical topical skin annoyances. Those individuals with severe allergic reactions to mosquito bites may experience throat inflammation, resulting in difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in the throat, wheezing, and trouble speaking. Left untreated, skeeter syndrome can be life-threatening, so prompt treatment is necessary.

Individuals with a known severe allergy to mosquito saliva experiencing these symptoms may need to be treated with an epinephrine auto-injector pen. The treatment is injected into the body and begins working immediately to reverse the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including airway constriction. Note, however, a visit to the hospital is still necessary.

A Cooling Bath Without Soap

The symptoms of skeeter syndrome can also be calmed by taking a cooling bath without soap. Soap can irritate the area of the bite as well as those areas of the body experiencing swelling and other irritation due to the allergic reaction. However, the cooling effect of water can not only help to calm irritation and diminish itching but can also reduce swelling and pain. Adding milk to the bath provides added benefits. Milk has anti-inflammatory properties and adding it to the bath can help reduce multiple areas of swelling at one time.