Insect Allergies

Up to 1% of children, and 3% of adults, have potentially life-threatening reactions to insect stings.

Overview

Thousands of people go to the ER every year due to insect sting reactions. Up to 1% of children, and 3% of adults, have potentially life-threatening reactions to these stings. Common symptoms include swelling; redness; flushing; hives; itching; and, potentially, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Let our team of experts help to identify the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction to insect stings.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:
  • swelling
  • hives
  • redness
  • flushing
  • itching
  • potentially, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis

Testing

Let our team of experts help to identify the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction to insect stings.

Treatment

Overview

Thousands of people go to the ER every year due to insect sting reactions. Up to 1% of children, and 3% of adults, have potentially life-threatening reactions to these stings. Common symptoms include swelling; redness; flushing; hives; itching; and, potentially, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Let our team of experts help to identify the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction to insect stings.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:
  • swelling
  • hives
  • redness
  • flushing
  • itching
  • potentially, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis

Testing

Let our team of experts help to identify the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction to insect stings.

Overview

Thousands of people go to the ER every year due to insect sting reactions. Up to 1% of children, and 3% of adults, have potentially life-threatening reactions to these stings. Common symptoms include swelling; redness; flushing; hives; itching; and, potentially, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Let our team of experts help to identify the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction to insect stings.