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What are common wasp sting allergic reactions?
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Local: Most sting reactions cause local symptoms: swelling, itchiness, redness. Very rarely can one see a patient develop systemic allergic reaction.
Answered 6/27/2018
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Wasp allergic rxns: Enzymes in wasp venom break down cell walls ; degranulate mast cells which in turn leads to release of histamine resulting in symptoms like itching, swelling ; pain.Seek medical care for milder allergic reactions: swelling of > 4 inches, nausea, GI cramps, diarrhea.Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911!
Answered 11/3/2019
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If I have large local reactions to wasp stings am I at increased risk of having an anaphylactic reaction?
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I heard that if your not allergic to wasp sting that can change in the future but is there a age where that doesn't change for the rest of our life ?
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I'm 23 yo and have never been stung by a wasp, bee, scorpion, other stinging insect. Does this increase my likelihood of being allergic if I get stung ?
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