During the stinging bees and wasps give off their venom into the victim's skin. Around the injection site develops a red wheal, which regresses after a few days. These hives occur from person to person and is the normal defense reaction of the body on the spot. However, a person has an allergy develops against the insecticide, the body responds with severe symptoms.
This means that around the injection site occur in intense swelling, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath, swelling of the face and neck and a strong overall skin redness. These reactions usually have to seconds or minutes after the stabbing. It should then be sought in each case, a doctor, because in extreme cases can lead to prophylactic shock.
The prophylactic shock is preceded by the following symptoms: burning and itching on the palms and soles, accompanied in the throat and tongue, by violent breathing, weakness, and flushing. When these symptoms occur, take place immediately for emergency treatment.
Equipped for an emergency
Insect venom allergy sufferers need medication for the emergency. These should always be readily available, especially on trips. To include an emergency kit in any case:
Antihistamines with fast action,
Cortisone: Oral corticosteroids, also with fast action,
Adrenaline: the case of very severe reactions to injections. Patients should learn self-injection in training.
Since the contact with bees and wasps can not be completely avoided, should one occur hypnotherapy (specific hypnotherapy). By the treatment can be achieved in most cases a reduction in sensitivity and a possible long-lasting protection. In months with increased insect flight and thereby increased risk of insect sting or particularly exposed persons (eg beekeepers, gardeners, fruit and bakery sales, forest workers), this protection should be achieved as quickly as possible.
Therefore, in insect venom allergies usually a rush (Schnabel-/Stow-) or Ultra rush-immunotherapy is carried out. By increasing the dose as soon as possible within an introductory treatment is a quick rundown of the allergic reaction can be achieved. To an inpatient stay is necessary in specialist clinics. The therapy lasts at least three to five years. For life-threatening reactions, insect venom and sometimes life-long treatment is recommended.
Our tips for insect sting allergies
Always carry an emergency kit and immediately apply when one was stabbed.
Avoid the vicinity of bees and wasps rapid movements and do not hit for them.
If possible, do not go near blooming flowers or ripe fruit fall. Be careful when picking fruit and flowers.
Beware of gardening! Do not cover it as much as possible from your body (long sleeves, long pants, hat).
Wide, fluttering dresses, black-colored fabrics and floral patterns to avoid.
Avoid perfumes, hairsprays, strongly perfumed skin care products.
Leave lying around when eating outdoors any candy or meat scraps.
You never go barefoot in summer. Bees prefer to stay in the clover, and many wasps live in holes in the ground.
Stay away from garbage cans and waste baskets in the open.
This means that around the injection site occur in intense swelling, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath, swelling of the face and neck and a strong overall skin redness. These reactions usually have to seconds or minutes after the stabbing. It should then be sought in each case, a doctor, because in extreme cases can lead to prophylactic shock.
The prophylactic shock is preceded by the following symptoms: burning and itching on the palms and soles, accompanied in the throat and tongue, by violent breathing, weakness, and flushing. When these symptoms occur, take place immediately for emergency treatment.
Equipped for an emergency
Insect venom allergy sufferers need medication for the emergency. These should always be readily available, especially on trips. To include an emergency kit in any case:
Antihistamines with fast action,
Cortisone: Oral corticosteroids, also with fast action,
Adrenaline: the case of very severe reactions to injections. Patients should learn self-injection in training.
Since the contact with bees and wasps can not be completely avoided, should one occur hypnotherapy (specific hypnotherapy). By the treatment can be achieved in most cases a reduction in sensitivity and a possible long-lasting protection. In months with increased insect flight and thereby increased risk of insect sting or particularly exposed persons (eg beekeepers, gardeners, fruit and bakery sales, forest workers), this protection should be achieved as quickly as possible.
Therefore, in insect venom allergies usually a rush (Schnabel-/Stow-) or Ultra rush-immunotherapy is carried out. By increasing the dose as soon as possible within an introductory treatment is a quick rundown of the allergic reaction can be achieved. To an inpatient stay is necessary in specialist clinics. The therapy lasts at least three to five years. For life-threatening reactions, insect venom and sometimes life-long treatment is recommended.
Our tips for insect sting allergies
Always carry an emergency kit and immediately apply when one was stabbed.
Avoid the vicinity of bees and wasps rapid movements and do not hit for them.
If possible, do not go near blooming flowers or ripe fruit fall. Be careful when picking fruit and flowers.
Beware of gardening! Do not cover it as much as possible from your body (long sleeves, long pants, hat).
Wide, fluttering dresses, black-colored fabrics and floral patterns to avoid.
Avoid perfumes, hairsprays, strongly perfumed skin care products.
Leave lying around when eating outdoors any candy or meat scraps.
You never go barefoot in summer. Bees prefer to stay in the clover, and many wasps live in holes in the ground.
Stay away from garbage cans and waste baskets in the open.
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