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3. Cold Urticaria or “Cold Allergy”
With the Philippines being a tropical country, it’s always a treat for Filipinos to experience cold weather and to drink cool beverages—but not for those suffering from cold allergies. Cold urticaria is a form of physical urticaria that is characterized by the development of hives and swelling after being exposed to the cold. A variety of cold triggers can cause symptoms in people with this syndrome, including cold weather, cold food and drinks, as well as swimming in cold water.
People with cold urticaria should avoid cold environments, particularly swimming in cold water. This could cause a swelling or closing up of the throat that could result in suffocation.
