Allergic reactions can cause:
●Hives, itching or swelling in areas beyond the sting site
●Abdominal cramping
●Vomiting, nausea or diarrhea
●Tightness in the chest or difficulty breathing
●Swelling of the tongue or throat
●Difficulty swallowing
●Difficulty swallowing
Like peanuts, dust, pollen, and other allergens, some people are allergic to specific bugs. Insects that can trigger allergic reactions include mosquitos, kissing bugs, bees, wasps, and fire ants. Some typical reactions for those who are not allergic can sometimes include swelling, pain, and redness that’s confined to the sting or bite area.
PAY ATTENTION!
If you’re having an allergic reaction, the symptoms may be more severe. In severe cases, insect bites can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, that requires immediate medical attention and treatment with epinephrine, corticosteroids and
antihistamines.
Symptoms include dizziness, a sharp drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest (sudden loss of heart function), usually within 5 to 30 minutes — sometimes up to an hour — of getting the bite.
PREVENTION IS KEY!!
Protective clothing and repellents aid in avoiding insect bites and stings.
It is also important to plan ahead when traveling and to take extra precautions if you’re traveling to areas
It is also important to plan ahead when traveling and to take extra precautions if you’re traveling to areas
where mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases are common.
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