Insect Sting Allergy

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.

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Adrenaline auto injector is the life saving medicine in severe allergy / Anaphylaxis.