Taking the Sting Out of Insect Allergies
Summer means more time outside and more exposure to stinging insects. Check out these helpful tips for those with allergies to insect stings.
Contributed by Dr. Grace Chiang of Wellstar Allergy and Asthma As summer approaches, you may notice an increase in the number of insects buzzing around outside. People with an allergy to stinging insects will want to take extra precautions this time of year. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), up to 5 percent of Americans are at risk for a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction from insect stings. “For most people, getting stung results in temporary pain, redness and swelling at the site of the sting,” said Dr. Grace Chiang, an allergy and asthma specialist with WellStar Medical Group Allergy and Asthma. “However, for those with allergies to insect stings, it can result in a sudden, …
