• EpiPen are non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis. (nih.gov)
  • Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including anaphylaxis, which may result from allergic reactions to insect stings, biting insects, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. (nih.gov)
  • Epinephrine is used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions ( anaphylaxis ) to insect bites, insect stings, food, medication, as well as other allergens (e.g., latex). (sdrugs.com)
  • The auto injectors are indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens as well as idiopathic or exercise induced anaphylaxis. (pillintrip.com)
  • Bee stings differ from insect bites, with the venom of stinging insects having considerable chemical variation. (wikipedia.org)
  • In one of the alternative medical uses of honey bee products, apitherapy, bee venom has been used to treat arthritis and other painful conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Swelling due to bug bites can become an emergency situation when a person is allergic to bug sting and its venom. (tandurust.com)
  • Insect venom from bee stings and mosquito bites: Insect allergies can cause localized reactions, such as swelling and itching, or systemic reactions that affect the whole body. (healthtrip.com)
  • Bee sting therapy, commonly called bee venom therapy (BVT), is the medical use of the toxic compounds in honey-bee venom (BV), also known as apitoxin, in a therapeutic way. (howstuffworks.com)
  • BV therapy is part of a larger medical philosophy and treatment called apitherapy (bee therapy), a type of holistic therapy that uses not only bee venom for its healing properties, but several bee products, including beeswax, honey, pollen, propolis (bee glue) and royal jelly in treatments. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Bees were forced to sting hard surfaces, such as plastic or rubber, for venom collection, a practice that was fatal to the bee when her stinger inevitably separated from her abdomen after hard-surface-stinging injuries. (howstuffworks.com)
  • While it's possible for the worker bee to sting more than once, it's actually the injury to her stinger apparatus - the venom sac, abdominal muscles and nerve center becoming crushed or dislodged - rather than the act of stinging that's fatal to the bee. (howstuffworks.com)
  • When bee venom is delivered via syringe, it's first collected not by crushing honey bees but, usually, with an electroshock treatment that's mild enough not to injure the bees yet strong enough to annoy them into stinging. (howstuffworks.com)
  • However, it is not just their eerie appearance that has people on edge- it's the worry that these creepy creatures could be carrying venom in their bites that could potentially cause harm. (coloringfolder.com)
  • If a person is bitten by a venomous spider or snake, for example, the appropriate antivenom can be given to treat the specific type of venom being injected. (coloringfolder.com)
  • Loxoscelism, a venom-induced systemic syndrome, may not be detected until 24 to 72 hours after the bite and is uncommon but more prevalent in children and adolescents. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some practitioners offer bee venom injection therapy as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic inflammatory diseases. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Fire ant venom isn't toxic, and a sting or two by a few ants is usually not a big deal," said Jerome Goddard, medical and veterinary entomology specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. (msstate.edu)
  • If that child or pet is allergic to the venom, just one sting could be very bad. (msstate.edu)
  • Honey bees will actively seek out and sting when they perceive the hive to be threatened, often being alerted to this by the release of attack pheromones (below). (wikipedia.org)
  • Honey bees are the only hymenoptera with a strongly barbed sting, though yellow jackets and some other wasps have small barbs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bees with barbed stingers can often sting other insects without harming themselves. (wikipedia.org)
  • Queen honeybees and bees of many other species, including bumblebees and many solitary bees, have smoother stingers with smaller barbs, and can sting mammals repeatedly. (wikipedia.org)
  • The female bees (worker bees and queens) are the only ones that can sting, and their stinger is a modified ovipositor. (wikipedia.org)
  • Honey bees are the only bees to die after stinging. (wikipedia.org)
  • It may sound a bit incongruous: Encourage bees to sting you? (howstuffworks.com)
  • Stinging hard surfaces, such as plastic, or thick surfaces, such as human skin, is dangerous for honey bees. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Honey bees can sting as many as 10 times under the right circumstances. (howstuffworks.com)
  • in doing so, the bee, instinctively, stings (although some may require a little nudge - most honey bees aren't aggressive until you provoke them). (howstuffworks.com)
  • It doesn't deter spiders and stinging insects like bees, wasps and hornets. (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • Bees can sting and even be fatal if you are allergic to them. (seagateyachtclub.com)
  • Bees, wasps, and hornets are all related, but their abilities to sting and levels of aggression are different. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Insect allergies are one of the most common allergies triggered, where stings from bees, wasps, and hornets can result in anaphylaxis. (listmixer.com)
  • Suspected allergies to food, stinging insects, latex, and antibiotics can be screened and diagnosed. (medscape.com)
  • However, an increasing number of people are seeking alternative methods to manage their allergies effectively. (healthtrip.com)
  • Naturopathy, a branch of alternative medicine, offers holistic approaches to allergy relief by addressing the root cause of allergies and promoting overall well-being. (healthtrip.com)
  • Certain foods like peanuts, shellfish, and dairy products: Food allergies can range from mild reactions like hives and itching to severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis. (healthtrip.com)
  • In severe cases, allergies can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. (healthtrip.com)
  • Make sure you have an Epi pen if you have allergies to bee stings. (seagateyachtclub.com)
  • This change to the TGA Authorised Prescriber scheme has simplified access to skin testing reagents for ASCIA members, which was raised as one of ten main issues in the ASCIA Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry on Allergies and Anaphylaxis . (allergy.org.au)
  • Through EpiPen4Schools we are helping make epinephrine available for those with known life-threatening allergies as well as for those who experience anaphylaxis while at school," said Heather Bresch , CEO of Mylan. (prnewswire.com)
  • Symptoms of insect allergies include swelling, itching, and hives around the sting site, difficulty breathing, and can lead to death in severe cases. (listmixer.com)
  • They are symptoms of anaphylaxis reaction. (tandurust.com)
  • If symptoms of anaphylaxis are identified, a person should be treated with an epinephrine auto-injector and seek immediate emergency medical care after use," said Ruchi Gupta , M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital. (prnewswire.com)
  • Anaphylaxis is the term for a severe allergic reaction, which can happen due to contact with food allergens, drugs/medications or insect stings. (knowyourallergy.net)
  • Symptoms can range from mild itching or runny nose to a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that becomes a medical emergency. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction characterized by hives, swelling and spasms of the airway, and low blood pressure from the collapse of blood vessels. (msstate.edu)
  • Severe attacks of angioedema can herald the onset of systemic anaphylaxis, characterized initially by dyspnea. (medscape.com)
  • Cold urticaria can be associated with anaphylaxis if there is systemic cold exposure (eg, aquatic activities). (empendium.com)
  • b) Ventilatory support may be required, with intubation and oxygen for patients with severe systemic response or anaphylaxis. (elearneasily.com)
  • EpiPen are intended for immediate administration in patients who are determined to be at increased risk for anaphylaxis, including individuals with a history of anaphylactic reactions. (nih.gov)
  • People with a history of serious or anaphylactic reactions may be prescribed an auto-injector, sometimes called a bee-sting kit. (patients-care.com)
  • People can have a wide range of reactions to stings from these kinds of insects. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Anaphylaxis is the most severe of possible reactions to an insect sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • If wheals or angioedema occur with changes in other organs besides the skin, such as the cardiovascular system (hypotension), nervous system (presyncope or syncope), respiratory distress, or gastrointestinal upset (emesis/diarrhea), then anaphylaxis should be suspected. (empendium.com)
  • An allergic reaction can occur in just minutes up to several hours after the sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Epinephrine is the only first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, which can occur quickly and without warning. (prnewswire.com)
  • Gluten-free alternatives can be purchased, but cross-contamination can easily occur during preparation or serving, so it’s important to evaluate the handling process. (listmixer.com)
  • From spiders to scorpions, insects and other creepy crawlers, the mere thought of them can send shivers down the spine of the bravest of souls. (coloringfolder.com)
  • On the other hand, tarantulas and black widows are some of the most venomous spiders in the world, and their bites can pose a serious threat to humans. (coloringfolder.com)
  • RECENT FINDINGS: Therapeutic vaccinations with plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) encoding major shrimp Met e 1 or insect For t 2 allergen were effective for the treatment of food or insect bite allergy in respective animal models. (bvsalud.org)
  • Adrenalin 1:1000 Infectopharm is recommended as the initial and primary therapeutic agent in the treatment of anaphylaxis by every recognised authority in allergy, and its appropriate use in these circumstances is widely documented in medical literature. (pillintrip.com)
  • Pregnancy and kids (under 2) safe formulas include Plant Therapy Shield Me, All Terrain Kids Herbal Armour and Mosquito Guard Repellent Spray. (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • If you are allergic to the allergen, a small, raised bump (like a mosquito bite) will appear after about 15 minutes. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • If the person has localized swelling or a weal after a bug bite you can apply a soothing cream or medication. (tandurust.com)
  • Injection into the buttock may not provide effective treatment of anaphylaxis and has been associated with the development of Clostridial infections (gas gangrene). (nih.gov)
  • Extreme inflammation caused by a sting can compromise blood flow to an extremity. (msstate.edu)
  • If the symptoms indicate swelling over face and lips with breathing difficulty after the bug bite, do not waste time and call emergency medical help. (tandurust.com)
  • For example, honeybees and bumblebees are not very aggressive, and they often don't sting unless directly bothered. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Serum sickness can be caused by exposure to certain medications, some snake antivenom, some vaccines that are antiserum-based, or the sting of a bee or other insect. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Physicians, dermatologists, medical and public health entomologists, as well as specific categories of workers should be aware of the risk of exposure to Sclerodermus stings. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although it is widely believed that a worker honey bee can sting only once, this is a partial misconception: although the stinger is in fact barbed so that it lodges in the victim's skin, tearing loose from the bee's abdomen and leading to its death in minutes, this only happens if the skin of the victim is sufficiently thick, such as a mammal's. (wikipedia.org)
  • This process is repeated until the sting is fully in and even continues after the sting and its mechanism is detached from the bee's abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
  • When a female honey bee stings a person, it cannot pull the barbed stinger back out, but rather leaves behind not only the stinger, but also part of its abdomen and digestive tract, plus muscles and nerves. (wikipedia.org)
  • stings on the dorsum, abdomen, arms, and thighs of a 40-year-old man and his wife. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery: Results of three randomised double-blind trials. (limamemorial.org)
  • According to the diagnostic tests an alternative (safe) corticosteroid agent should be administered. (bvsalud.org)
  • And anyone will likely tell you after eating a bite of some pork vindaloo, that spicy foods, such as horseradish, hot peppers, and hot mustard can act as a natural decongestant. (knowyourallergy.net)
  • Tick bite: this parasites feed on living animals and humans. (tandurust.com)
  • A case of stings in humans caused by Sclerodermus sp. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the last years, stings of Sclerodermus species in humans have been sporadically reported in Italy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Moreover, S. domesticus can be a sanitary injurious pest since it may accidentally sting humans who come near affected wooden objects [ 1 - 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • stings in humans in this country. (biomedcentral.com)
  • By Mark N. Monroe, M.D. Q: I was out surfing by HB pier and accidentally stepped on a Sting Ray which immediately stung me in my foot causing severe pain. (seagateyachtclub.com)
  • A bee sting is the wound and pain caused by the stinger of a female bee puncturing skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • The queen bee has a barbed but smoother stinger and can, if need be, sting skin-bearing creatures multiple times, but the queen does not leave the hive under normal conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • When they do sting, they can only inject their stinger once. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • The reaction of a person to a bee sting may vary according to the bee species. (wikipedia.org)
  • The majority of species are rather benign, and they often only create a limited reaction similar to that brought on by a bee sting. (elearneasily.com)
  • Sometimes you may not experience a reaction until 4 hours or longer after the sting occurs. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • It usually occurs 5-30 minutes after the sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Typically, bee sting serum sickness occurs a few days or a week after the insect sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • When anaphylaxis occurs, every minute matters-even one incident without access to epinephrine is too many. (prnewswire.com)
  • Anaphylaxis causes approximately 1,500 deaths annually, and children and adolescents are among those most at risk for anaphylaxis. (prnewswire.com)
  • Another study published in 2008 in the journal BMC Biology by the French Institute of Development Research, came to the conclusion that DEET interferes with the action of some enzymes essential for the functioning of the nervous system in insects and possibly in mammals and although more research is needed, this presented a cause for concern (5). (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • If the bug bite causes mild symptoms of redness, itching, pain and swelling locally, you can apply ice to relive the symptoms. (tandurust.com)
  • No one can argue the effectiveness of DEET in warding off blood sucking insects but if given a choice would we consciously apply chemicals onto our skin which has the ability to melt plastic and leave a toxic residue around us whenever we get into the water. (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • It is toxic to all insects. (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • What Is Bee Sting Serum Sickness? (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • A less common - but still potentially very dangerous - reaction to an insect sting is bee sting serum sickness. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Some recorded cases of bee sting serum sickness have been observed after people have intentionally used bee toxins as an alternative therapy. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • What Are the Symptoms of Bee Sting Serum Sickness? (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • To diagnose bee sting serum sickness, your doctor will likely ask about these symptoms and want to see any rash that you have developed. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • The majority of the time, the symptoms of bee sting serum sickness will improve on their own within 48 hours. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Usually, the likelihood for a complete recovery from bee sting serum sickness is very good. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • Some bites are painless initially, but pain, which can be severe and involve the entire extremity, develops within 30 to 60 minutes in all cases. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The program was created to help schools have improved access to epinephrine in the event a person experiences a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) at school. (prnewswire.com)
  • Pain, itching and swelling and rash at the site, is common feature of bug bite. (tandurust.com)
  • After a bug bite, there is marked itching, swelling and weals, rash and blister formation at the site. (tandurust.com)
  • The sting sites developed raised red itchy rash. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Tick bite causes redness, pain, swelling and itching at the local site. (tandurust.com)
  • You will experience pain, redness, swelling, and mild itching at the site of the sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • A honey bee that is away from the hive foraging for nectar or pollen will rarely sting, except when stepped on or roughly handled. (wikipedia.org)
  • More than one toxin is released during a honey-bee sting, though. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Chigger bite causes red rashes on the skin with intense itching and pain at the site of its bite. (tandurust.com)
  • Scientists have identified amines, enzymes and peptides that are responsible for the pain of - or allergic reaction to - a sting. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Within 1 hour after envenomation, there may be progression to persistent local pain, diaphoresis, erythema, and piloerection at the bite site. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Fire ant stings are characterized by sharp localized pain, swelling and intense itchiness that is just a short-lived nuisance for most. (msstate.edu)
  • These microscopic insects live all around us and feed on the millions of dead skin cells that fall off our bodies every day. (noahsarkpediatrics.com)
  • Secondary infections also can develop if the child or pet scratches the bite and breaks the skin. (msstate.edu)
  • The itchiness experienced after a bug bite or sting originates from our bodies own defence mechanism as the immune system releases histamine and sends it scurrying to the site to provide a reaction against the unrecognised bug saliva or poison. (naturohealthnutrition.co.uk)
  • In this instance, your immune system reacts to the foreign toxin introduced into your body by the bee sting. (ohmatdet.com.ua)
  • 1. Pre-hospital management includes rapid transportation of the patient, application of an ice pack to the sting site, and safe transport of the scorpion for identification. (elearneasily.com)
  • their stings can be dangerous for children and pets who share play areas with the pests. (msstate.edu)
  • A raised red bump appears soon after the sting and soon turns into a sterile pustule that resembles a pimple. (msstate.edu)
  • Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. (allergy.org.au)