If they show no signs of a severe reaction, treat the site of the bite or sting for minor symptoms: If someone shows signs of a severe allergic reaction, help them get emergency medical attention and follow the steps in the next section. You should carry it with you at all times, especially when you’re outdoors in areas where you might encounter insects. It acts quickly to raise your blood pressure, stimulate your heart, and reduce swelling of your airways. You can use a preloaded epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen ®) to inject the medication in your outer thigh muscle. If you’ve been diagnosed with a severe allergy, your doctor should prescribe a medication called epinephrine. If you’ve ever had a severe reaction to an insect bite or sting, ask your doctor about allergy testing. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. A severe allergic reaction that affects multiple parts of your body is called anaphylaxis. If you or someone you know begins to experience these symptoms shortly after being bitten or stung by an insect, call 911 or local emergency services. Bee and wasp allergies are particularly common. Some people also develop a severe allergic reaction to insect stings or bites. The severity of your symptoms can vary, depending on the type of insect that bites or stings you. This can result in symptoms at the site of the bite or sting, such as: Your body reacts to venom or other proteins that insects inject into you or transfer to your body through their saliva. Whether you’ve been attacked by a mosquito, fly, bee, wasp, ant, or other bug, insect bites and stings usually cause a mild reaction.
Nearly everyone has been bitten or stung by an insect at one time or another.
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