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Allergic Reaction To Bug Bite Or Sting. This should pass within a week. About a quarter of people who are stung by a wasp or bee have some kind of allergic reaction. The most serious reaction to an insect sting is an allergic one. Most reactions to insect bites and stings are mild causing little more than redness itching stinging or minor swelling.
Anaphylaxis to biting insects is very rare even when the swellings are large and uncomfortable. As with wasp stings some people may have a mild allergic reaction that lasts up to a week. About a quarter of people who are stung by a wasp or bee have some kind of allergic reaction. Adults are at the greatest risk of a severe allergic reaction. Some insects inject substances venom which can cause a toxic reaction. Difficulty breathing and swallowing is typically a sign of a dangerous severe allergic reaction.
You can easily disinfect that area by washing it with soap and water.
The most serious reaction to an insect sting is a systemic allergic reaction known as anaphylaxisdescribed below. The most serious reaction to an insect sting is a systemic allergic reaction known as anaphylaxisdescribed below. Cover with a bandage and apply ice to help minimize the inflammation and pain. Difficulty breathing and swallowing is typically a sign of a dangerous severe allergic reaction. It happens most often with wasp stings. Anaphylaxis to biting insects is very rare even when the swellings are large and uncomfortable.