Insect Allergy Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Insect Allergy? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Insect Allergy.
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Symptoms of Insect Allergy
An allergy to biting and stinging insects can affect the area around the bite or sting and cause:
- Skin rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling
- Redness
- Hotness
Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening reaction that causes:
- Skin rash, hives, itching, swelling in areas away from the sting site
- Swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat, and eyelids
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing
- Dizziness, fainting
- Severe drop in blood pressure
- Respiratory and/or Cardiac Arrest
Some insects cause respiratory allergies that result in:
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
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