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Insect sting allergies are very common and, unfortunately, so are anaphylactic, or life-threatening, insect sting reactions. Read more below to understand which insects sting, how to avoid them, and how to treat insect sting reactions. Which Insects Sting? The most dangerous insect stings come Read More
Insect Bites
How To Reduce Stinging Insect Allergy Severity
For most people, insect stings are not serious, however if you have a stinging insect allergy, the venom from a stinging insect could cause a severe and, in some cases, life-threatening reaction. The good news is that there are effective treatments available that can help reduce the severity of a Read More
Common Causes of Insect Allergies
Insect allergies are reactions to insect bites or stings. They can range from a mild reaction, such as localized redness and itching, to a life-threatening one, such as anaphylactic shock. There are many insects that can cause an allergic reaction. The most common ones are bees, wasps, hornets, Read More
When to See A Doctor for A Bee Sting Allergic Reaction
For most people, a bee sting is nothing to worry about and home treatments can successfully ease any pain or minor swelling. If, however, you are allergic to a bee sting and you get stung, it may lead to a severe allergic reaction that requires professional medical treatment. A bee sting can Read More
Home Remedies to Help Treat a Bee Sting Reaction
While bees are famous for their waggle dance and honey, they are also notorious for inflicting painful stings. When a bee stings, it usually leaves behind a barbed stinger in the skin. The stinger is what releases a venom that destroys the red blood cells and skin mast cells. In response, the body Read More
Signs of an Allergic Reaction to an Insect Sting
Most insect stings do not produce an allergic reaction and are not a cause for concern. For some people, however, certain types of insect stings or bites – such as those from honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, or fire ants – can trigger an allergic reaction. This reaction can vary from a Read More
How Do You Treat An Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting?
There’s just something about getting stung by a bee that strikes fear in most people, but if you’re one of the 1 to 2 million people in the United States who are allergic to bee stings, your fear is justified. Bee sting allergies are common in the United States and can be life-threatening for Read More
