How to reduce swelling when a baby's eye is swollen from a mosquito bite
Disease description:
My child is 4 years old. His eye was bitten by an insect yesterday, and today the eye has become swollen. I would like to know how to reduce the swelling if a child's eye becomes swollen after being bitten by a mosquito.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The baby's eye has swollen due to a mosquito bite. Methods for reducing swelling mainly include:
1. Cold compress: During the initial stage, a cold towel or ice pack (wrapped in a towel) can be applied to the affected area. This helps relieve eye redness and swelling. Each cold compress session should not be too long to avoid skin frostbite.
2. Topical medications: Under the guidance of a qualified physician, apply an appropriate amount of antiallergic and anti-inflammatory ointment, such as tobramycin dexamethasone eye ointment or peony phenol ointment, to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
3. Oral medications: If symptoms of swelling, redness, and itching are severe, consider taking oral antihistamines such as loratadine or cetirizine under a doctor's supervision to alleviate allergic reactions.
4. Maintain cleanliness: Keep the eye area clean and avoid rubbing the eyes with hands to prevent worsening symptoms or causing infection.
5. Monitor the condition: Closely observe changes in the baby's symptoms. If the swelling and redness persist or are accompanied by other discomforts, seek medical attention promptly.
