A member asked:

Are insect allergy herediated? i have no insect allergy. got bitten by mousqitoes. im afraid. is this irrational fear ? anxiety? im so afraid

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Insects: Insects are foreign bodies and when they bite or sting they break your defense (skin) and cause a reaction if you have a normal immune system. Some people react more than others depending on their sensitivity to foreign material breaching their skin. If you have a severe reaction that causes not only local changes but systemic (difficulty breathing or vomiting) then you need to have a rescue med.

Answered 2/20/2015

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