Allergies 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.
Adverse reactions to aspirin are common, especially in people with asthma or sinus problems.
Allergy 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
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When 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
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