Allergy: Symptoms
Allergies to Insect Stings - Treatment Overview
02/01/06, HealthwiseAllergies to insect stings are treated by avoiding the insects that cause the allergy, treating mild cases with medications such as antihistamines, and understanding how and when to use an allergy kit for serious reactions.
Allergies to Insect Stings - Topic Overview
02/01/06, HealthwiseWhen you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins in the insect's venom enter your skin. It is normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, and itching at the site of a sting. An allergic reaction to the sting occurs when your
Allergy Tests
08/08/07, HealthwiseAllergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen, may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, reliable, and generally less expensive
Food Allergies - When To Call a Doctor
04/05/07, HealthwiseCallor other emergency services immediately if you have had a severe reaction in the past from the same food and similar symptoms are developing. If you have an allergy kit prescribed by your doctor for severe allergic reactions,
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac - When To Call a Doctor
09/25/07, HealthwiseCall a health professional if:
Atopic Dermatitis - What Happens
05/16/06, HealthwiseAtopic dermatitis causes repeated attacks of itching and rash that can become quite severe. It is most common in babies and children. Older studies indicated that most children outgrow the condition. More recent studies report that man
Allergies to Insect Stings - Credits
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Allergies to Insect Stings - References
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Allergies to Insect Stings - Other Places To Get Help
02/01/06, HealthwiseOther Places To Get Help
Allergies to Insect Stings - Related Information
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