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Bee bites and stings. how severe can these allergies be?
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Deadly: Call 911 for difficulty breathing, wheezing, tight throat, chest discomfort, difficulty swallowing, coughing, confusion, slurred speech or swelling of tongue, lips or throat.
Answered 6/7/2013
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Varies: Sting reactions can vary from very mild to life threatening. About 50 people die each year in the US from string reactions.
Answered 5/11/2017
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