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Cold urticaria, also known as cold allergy or cold hives, is when a person has an allergy to cold temperatures. A person who has cold urticaria may experience redness, itching, swelling and hives on the skin when exposed to cold temperatures or cold water. Individuals with this particular allergy may experience a severe reaction when swimming in cold water. The most extreme reactions may lead to fainting, shock or death. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Chronic cold urticaria?== | ==What are the symptoms of Chronic cold urticaria?== | ||
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Cold urticaria, also known as cold allergy or cold hives, is when a person has an allergy to cold temperatures. A person who has cold urticaria may experience redness, itching, swelling and hives on the skin when exposed to cold temperatures or cold water. Individuals with this particular allergy may experience a severe reaction when swimming in cold water. The most extreme reactions may lead to fainting, shock or death.