A member asked:

Can a child overgrow an allergy to an insect venom? if fire ant causes rashes, and swollen ear does it mean a child has severe allergy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

How old is ur child?: The reaction you described differs if before or after 5 years of age, please avoid exposure, keep an epinephrine pen and antihistaminic handy, check with an allergist/immunologist, might need desensitization according to clinical judgement after history and examination. Check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, best wishes

Answered 5/15/2016

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