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The #FirstDayofSummer means increasing outdoor activities and tis the season for stings.
Many people are misdiagnosed as having venom allergy...and others with true allergy do not receive proper treatment.
I'll address some misconceptions in this thread ⬇️ #FridayThoughts
Many people are misdiagnosed as having venom allergy...and others with true allergy do not receive proper treatment.
I'll address some misconceptions in this thread ⬇️ #FridayThoughts
Venom is naturally irritating - a NORMAL response after being stung is redness, swelling, pain, itching.
Treatment is supportive with ice, pain meds, antihistamines.
This is not infection (no need for antibiotics). This does not increase risk for future allergy.
Treatment is supportive with ice, pain meds, antihistamines.
This is not infection (no need for antibiotics). This does not increase risk for future allergy.
Large local reactions are common: Exaggerated swelling at the same body part that was stung. I get these with stings - makes my hand swell twice normal size.
Also not an allergy. Treatment is supportive with ice, pain meds, antihistamines.
Also not an allergy. Treatment is supportive with ice, pain meds, antihistamines.
