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How to Deal with Allergic Reactions during Massage
As a massage therapist, you should know the best cause of action in case a client develops allergic reactions during a massage session. Here is what you should do:

• Calm down: Panic will not help in this situation; calmly inform the client of what is happening and ask if he has ever experienced such a reaction before. If yes, he will inform you what he uses to get rid of the allergic reaction.

If this is the first time to have such a reaction, make him relax as you look for ways to handle the situation.

• For hives and itching: use hydrocortisone to help in reducing the swelling and the itching as well.

If there are no anti-itching creams in the spa, place a cold towel on the hives or the itchy area and it will help in reducing the allergic symptoms.

• For difficulty in breathing: Make the client relax and ask him to take in a deep breath. You should ensure that the massage room has a free circulation of air as it will also help.

If the situation is getting worse, you should seek immediate medical attention before the client losses consciousness.

• Vomiting: If a client begins to vomit during a massage session, make him lie on his side so that he will not be chocked by the vomit.
• If a client develops nasal congestion, buy an over-the-counter decongestant and it will relieve him of the congestion
• If the eyes become itchy or watery, use an eye drop to help the client get over the symptom.
• You should seek urgent medical attention if the signs of the allergic reactions are severe or fail to go away even after the initial treatment with over-the-counter drugs.

You should make it a habit to ask the client if he is allergic to any chemical before you start the massage. This will help you choose a product that does not contain the chemicals that may lead to allergic reactions. If he does not know, always make it a habit to conduct a test patch before the actual massage. This will help in detecting a problem before it becomes worse.

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