&lt;h1 data-section-id=&quot;9f4ai4&quot; data-start=&quot;288&quot; data-end=&quot;365&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;290&quot; data-end=&quot;365&quot;&gt;Cold Urticaria &amp;mdash; When Your Skin Says &amp;ldquo;No Thanks&amp;rdquo; to the Cold&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;367&quot; data-end=&quot;628&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Ever stepped into cold air or held an iced drink and suddenly your skin gets itchy, red, or bumpy? That might not just be &amp;ldquo;sensitive skin&amp;rdquo;&amp;mdash;it could be &lt;strong data-start=&quot;518&quot; data-end=&quot;536&quot;&gt;cold urticaria&lt;/strong&gt;, a condition where your body reacts to cold temperatures like it&amp;rsquo;s dealing with an allergy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;367&quot; data-end=&quot;628&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;5ewtsl&quot; data-start=&quot;630&quot; data-end=&quot;665&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;634&quot; data-end=&quot;665&quot;&gt;So&amp;hellip; what is cold urticaria?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;666&quot; data-end=&quot;909&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold urticaria is a &lt;strong data-start=&quot;686&quot; data-end=&quot;730&quot;&gt;skin reaction triggered by cold exposure&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;think cold air, water, food, or even holding something chilled. Within minutes, your skin can develop &lt;strong data-start=&quot;833&quot; data-end=&quot;856&quot;&gt;itchy welts (hives)&lt;/strong&gt; or swelling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;911&quot; data-end=&quot;1075&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These reactions often appear &lt;strong data-start=&quot;940&quot; data-end=&quot;983&quot;&gt;after your skin starts warming up again&lt;/strong&gt;, which can feel a bit confusing (&amp;ldquo;Wait, why now?&amp;rdquo;).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;911&quot; data-end=&quot;1075&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;1dgjazi&quot; data-start=&quot;1082&quot; data-end=&quot;1122&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1086&quot; data-end=&quot;1122&quot;&gt;What does it look and feel like?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1123&quot; data-end=&quot;1171&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms can range from mild to more noticeable:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1175&quot; data-end=&quot;1220&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Itchy, raised bumps (hives) on exposed skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1223&quot; data-end=&quot;1245&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Redness and swelling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1248&quot; data-end=&quot;1290&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Swollen hands after holding cold objects&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1293&quot; data-end=&quot;1371&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Swollen lips after cold drinks or food&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1373&quot; data-end=&quot;1426&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sometimes, the reaction spreads beyond just the skin.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1373&quot; data-end=&quot;1426&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;mzehem&quot; data-start=&quot;1433&quot; data-end=&quot;1472&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1437&quot; data-end=&quot;1472&quot;&gt;When cold reactions get serious&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1473&quot; data-end=&quot;1589&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In rare cases, cold urticaria can trigger a full-body allergic reaction (called anaphylaxis), which may include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1593&quot; data-end=&quot;1616&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dizziness or fainting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1619&quot; data-end=&quot;1636&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rapid heartbeat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1639&quot; data-end=&quot;1673&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Swelling of the throat or tongue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1676&quot; data-end=&quot;1736&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Difficulty breathing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1738&quot; data-end=&quot;1890&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The biggest risk?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sudden, full-body exposure&amp;mdash;like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1793&quot; data-end=&quot;1820&quot;&gt;jumping into cold water&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;can lead to severe reactions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1738&quot; data-end=&quot;1890&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;a1neva&quot; data-start=&quot;1897&quot; data-end=&quot;1926&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1901&quot; data-end=&quot;1926&quot;&gt;Why does this happen?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1927&quot; data-end=&quot;2026&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The exact cause isn&amp;rsquo;t always clear (your body likes to keep some secrets), but here&amp;rsquo;s what we know:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2030&quot; data-end=&quot;2100&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold triggers your body to release &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2065&quot; data-end=&quot;2098&quot;&gt;histamine and other chemicals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2103&quot; data-end=&quot;2155&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These chemicals cause itching, swelling, and hives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2158&quot; data-end=&quot;2186&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some cases may be linked to:&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Infections&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Underlying health conditions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Genetics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;12u3ky2&quot; data-start=&quot;2298&quot; data-end=&quot;2330&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2302&quot; data-end=&quot;2330&quot;&gt;Who gets cold urticaria?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2333&quot; data-end=&quot;2366&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Most common in &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2348&quot; data-end=&quot;2364&quot;&gt;young adults&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2369&quot; data-end=&quot;2425&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Can occasionally be linked to other medical conditions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2428&quot; data-end=&quot;2498&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rarely, it can run in families&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;nsfq49&quot; data-start=&quot;2505&quot; data-end=&quot;2532&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2509&quot; data-end=&quot;2532&quot;&gt;The reassuring part&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2533&quot; data-end=&quot;2700&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Many cases are manageable&amp;mdash;and some even improve over time. With the right precautions, most people can continue daily life (yes, even enjoy iced coffee&amp;hellip; carefully).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2533&quot; data-end=&quot;2700&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;kp8buk&quot; data-start=&quot;2707&quot; data-end=&quot;2771&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2871&quot; data-end=&quot;2927&quot;&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2871&quot; data-end=&quot;2927&quot;&gt;he &amp;ldquo;Cold Reaction Timeline&amp;rdquo; (What actually happens)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;1bul7pk&quot; data-start=&quot;2929&quot; data-end=&quot;2958&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2933&quot; data-end=&quot;2958&quot;&gt;Step 1: Cold Exposure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2959&quot; data-end=&quot;2973&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You step into:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2976&quot; data-end=&quot;2994&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Air conditioning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2997&quot; data-end=&quot;3011&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold weather&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3014&quot; data-end=&quot;3031&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A swimming pool&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3034&quot; data-end=&quot;3062&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Ice-cold drinks or objects&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;106pdnl&quot; data-start=&quot;3069&quot; data-end=&quot;3104&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3073&quot; data-end=&quot;3104&quot;&gt;Step 2: Skin Reacts Quickly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3105&quot; data-end=&quot;3135&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Within minutes, your skin may:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3138&quot; data-end=&quot;3144&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Itch&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3147&quot; data-end=&quot;3157&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Turn red&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3160&quot; data-end=&quot;3182&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Develop raised hives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;1dyh6jm&quot; data-start=&quot;3189&quot; data-end=&quot;3234&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3193&quot; data-end=&quot;3234&quot;&gt;Step 3: It Gets Worse&amp;hellip; as You Warm Up&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3235&quot; data-end=&quot;3378&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, symptoms often &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3264&quot; data-end=&quot;3304&quot;&gt;intensify as your skin warms back up&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;this is a key clue for diagnosis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;3cne5q&quot; data-start=&quot;3385&quot; data-end=&quot;3414&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3389&quot; data-end=&quot;3414&quot;&gt;Step 4: Symptoms Fade&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3415&quot; data-end=&quot;3430&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Most flare-ups:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3433&quot; data-end=&quot;3459&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Last about &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3444&quot; data-end=&quot;3457&quot;&gt;1&amp;ndash;2 hours&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3462&quot; data-end=&quot;3522&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Resolve on their own&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;1uv5hx6&quot; data-start=&quot;3529&quot; data-end=&quot;3580&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3532&quot; data-end=&quot;3580&quot;&gt;Common Triggers (It&amp;rsquo;s not just &amp;ldquo;being cold&amp;rdquo;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3581&quot; data-end=&quot;3616&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cold urticaria can be triggered by:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3620&quot; data-end=&quot;3638&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold air or wind&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3641&quot; data-end=&quot;3667&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold showers or swimming&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3670&quot; data-end=&quot;3700&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Air-conditioned environments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3703&quot; data-end=&quot;3740&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Ice, frozen items, or cold surfaces&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3743&quot; data-end=&quot;3805&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold food and drinks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3807&quot; data-end=&quot;3863&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Even &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3812&quot; data-end=&quot;3837&quot;&gt;damp or windy weather&lt;/strong&gt; can make reactions worse.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3807&quot; data-end=&quot;3863&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;10dt7nb&quot; data-start=&quot;3870&quot; data-end=&quot;3929&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3873&quot; data-end=&quot;3929&quot;&gt;How is it diagnosed? (Yes, it&amp;rsquo;s surprisingly simple)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3930&quot; data-end=&quot;3961&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doctors often use a quick test:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3964&quot; data-end=&quot;4000&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;An ice cube is placed on your skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4003&quot; data-end=&quot;4105&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If a hive appears after removal &amp;rarr; it&amp;rsquo;s likely cold urticaria&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;13mjq2m&quot; data-start=&quot;4112&quot; data-end=&quot;4165&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4115&quot; data-end=&quot;4165&quot;&gt;How do you manage it? (Your survival guide)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;5avbsm&quot; data-start=&quot;4167&quot; data-end=&quot;4204&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4171&quot; data-end=&quot;4204&quot;&gt;1. Avoid sudden cold exposure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4207&quot; data-end=&quot;4221&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dress warmly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4224&quot; data-end=&quot;4246&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Protect exposed skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4249&quot; data-end=&quot;4277&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Test water before swimming&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;10k4yjg&quot; data-start=&quot;4284&quot; data-end=&quot;4329&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4288&quot; data-end=&quot;4329&quot;&gt;2. Be careful with cold food &amp;amp; drinks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4332&quot; data-end=&quot;4382&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Skip ice-cold beverages if they trigger symptoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4385&quot; data-end=&quot;4419&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Watch for lip or throat swelling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;16ymr3t&quot; data-start=&quot;4426&quot; data-end=&quot;4460&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4430&quot; data-end=&quot;4460&quot;&gt;3. Consider antihistamines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4461&quot; data-end=&quot;4607&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These medications help block the chemicals causing symptoms and are often used for prevention or relief.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-section-id=&quot;1md7j18&quot; data-start=&quot;4614&quot; data-end=&quot;4666&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4618&quot; data-end=&quot;4666&quot;&gt;4. Have an emergency plan (for severe cases)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4667&quot; data-end=&quot;4789&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some people may be prescribed an &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4700&quot; data-end=&quot;4724&quot;&gt;epinephrine injector&lt;/strong&gt; for serious reactions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4667&quot; data-end=&quot;4789&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;jl87qv&quot; data-start=&quot;4796&quot; data-end=&quot;4832&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4799&quot; data-end=&quot;4832&quot;&gt;When should you see a doctor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4833&quot; data-end=&quot;4859&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You should get checked if:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4862&quot; data-end=&quot;4901&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You develop hives after cold exposure&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4904&quot; data-end=&quot;4940&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Symptoms are frequent or worsening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4943&quot; data-end=&quot;4999&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You experience swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5002&quot; data-end=&quot;5044&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You feel dizzy or have trouble breathing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5046&quot; data-end=&quot;5174&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;And if symptoms affect your whole body?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Seek &lt;strong data-start=&quot;5096&quot; data-end=&quot;5131&quot;&gt;urgent medical care immediately&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5046&quot; data-end=&quot;5174&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5184&quot; data-end=&quot;5224&quot;&gt;Final Thought (Friendly reminder)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5227&quot; data-end=&quot;5387&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cold urticaria might feel surprising&amp;mdash;but once you understand your triggers, it becomes much easier to manage. Think of it as your body&amp;rsquo;s dramatic way of saying:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5389&quot; data-end=&quot;5431&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5389&quot; data-end=&quot;5431&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;Maybe let&amp;rsquo;s skip the ice bath today.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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