Wasp allergy: Warm the sting first and call an ambulance if the reaction is severe

Created: 06/28/2022, 08:00

By: Natalie Hull Drawbar

A bee or wasp sting can trigger anaphylactic shock in allergy sufferers.

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Wasp and bee stings are not only extremely unpleasant, they can even lead to life-threatening reactions in the case of an allergy.

Munich – ouch!

The warm season brings not only joy and sunshine, but also unpleasant company from the air.

Once you're not careful, a wasp or bee has approached you and defends itself with a sting.

The result is local, severe pain, with a time lag associated with swelling, redness and itching.

24vita.de tells you which complications allergy sufferers with a wasp or bee allergy can develop.

Even people without allergies often suffer from unpleasant side effects after a wasp or bee sting.

Allergy sufferers are particularly at risk of reacting with an overreaction of the immune system.

It becomes dangerous if those affected do not yet know about their allergy, such as children.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

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