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Insect Sting Allergy

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Sort Desciption: Insect Sting Allergy. What You Should Know About Insect Sting Allergy ... Insect sting reactions can range from mild and local to anaphylactic. ...

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Symptoms of an allergic reaction usually occur within minutes of the insect sting. Local reactions typically are found at the site of the sting and cause painful swelling and itching. Some local reactions can involve swelling of an area larger than the sting site. For example, the entire arm can become swollen from a sting on the hand. Symptoms usually disappear within a few hours, but can last 1-2 days. S Y S T E M I C R E A C T I O N S C A N B E O F T W O T Y P E S : Cutaneous only: Symptoms or signs involving the skin only, such as hives, flushing, or swelling. This type of systemic reaction has a different prognosis in children compared to the cardiopulmonary reaction. Cardiopulmonary: Symptoms or signs that involve the cardiovascular and/or pulmonary system. M A N A G I N G S T U D E N T S W I T H I N S E C T S T I N G A L L E R G Y Identify each allergic student. Get information about previous history of reactions and the insect that caused the reactions. Minimize exposure to stinging insects. Avoidance is the key to preventing an allergic reaction. Following are a few strategies to minimize risks of encountering stinging insects. Have students avoid wearing flowers, i.e., corsages, outdoors. Have students wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and shoes when walking in grassy areas. Keep hands and face clean of sweet liquid: soda pop, juice, ice cream, butter, meat juices. Keep students away from large bushes, especially flowering ones. Keep garbage covered. Do not eat or drink sweetened liquids outdoors. If unavoidable, pour soda into clearcolored cups so you can see whats in it at all times and keep sweetened drinks covered. Treatment. It is not uncommon for stings to cause immediate pain or pain followed by swelling and itching. ...

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