Insect Sting Allergy can occur from different stings. The insect stings come from
- Honeybees
- Wasps
- Yellow jackets
- Hornets
Insect Sting Allergy Symptoms
Pain at the sting site
Swelling in the sting site and beyond
Redness in affected site
Hives
Flushing
Itching
Anaphylaxis can occur
Insect sting can lead to severe allergy or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction which may need hospitalization.
Management of Insect Sting Allergy
Emergency treatment for Anaphylaxis is to inject epinephrine /adrenaline auto injector or at hospital.
Immunotherapy when suited cases
Avoidance measures for insect sting allergy
Symptoms of anaphylaxis include
- Throat : Itching, tightness in the throat, hoarseness of voice.
- Skin : Itching, hives / Urticaria, redness, swelling, angioedema.
- GIT : Vomiting, diarrhea, cramp in the abdomen.
- Lung : Respiratory difficulty /shortness of breath, cough, wheeze.
- Heart : Weak pulse, dizziness, reduced BP.
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. It can be fatal if left untreated.
If someone has symptoms of anaphylaxis, you should:
Use an adrenaline/epinephrine auto-injector.
Give another adrenaline injection after 5-15 minutes if the symptoms don’t improve.
Also know other topics
Frequently asked questions on Anaphylaxis
Anti Allergic Medicines list you need to know
Adrenaline auto injector is the life saving medicine in severe allergy / Anaphylaxis.