The immune system is a network of cell types working together to defend and protect the body from “invaders” such as viruses, infections and disease. If you suffer from allergies, your body’s immune system may overreact to certain allergens*. Or, if you have an immunodeficiency disorder, your body’s immune system is compromised and has difficulty fighting infections.
The majority of insect stings come from wraps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees, and in the southern states the imported red or black fire ant.
The severity of an insect sting reaction varies from person to person. Mostly from a local pain, swelling and redness confined to the sting site.
The most serious allergic one, including:
In even more severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis can occur within minutes and may be life threatening.
There is a 60% chance of having a similar or worse reaction if a person had a previous allergic reaction.
The long-term treatment of insect allergy is called venom immunotherapy, a highly effective program administered by an allergist, immunologist specialist.
