Insect Bites Allergic Reactions
Health Encyclopedia: Anaphylaxis
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylactic
Prevention
Avoid known allergens. Any person experiencing an allergic reaction should be monitored, although monitoring may be done at home in mild cases.
Occasionally, people who have a history of drug allergies may safely be given the offending medication after pretreatment with corticosteroids (prednisone) and antihistamines (diphenhydramine).
People who have a history of a...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Anaphylaxis & You - What You Need to Know
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Health Guide
Angioedema
...shellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, and others) Pollen Animal dander (scales of shed skin) Insect bites Exposure to water, sunlight, cold or heat Emotional stress ... Read more »Hives
...Shellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, and other foods Pollen Animal dander (especially cats) Insect bites Hives may also develop from: Infections like mononucleosis or illness... Read more »Allergic reactions
...include: Plants Pollens Animal dander Bee stings or stings from other insects Insect bites Medications Foods, especially nuts and shellfish Read more »Fire-ant
Home Treatment The best treatment is prevention where possible. For those who have an allergy to insect bites or stings, it is important to carry a bee sting kit (which requires a... Read more »Anaphylaxis
...both types of reactions. Anaphylaxis can occur in response to any allergen. Common causes include insect bites/stings, horse serum (used in some vaccines), food allergies, and drug allergies.... Read more »Images
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