POLLEN COUNT
In the great outdoors, a walk in the park can quickly turn into a dance with danger when stinging insects make an appearance. While for most people, an insect sting might only cause temporary discomfort and irritation, for others, it can trigger a severe allergic reaction that could potentially be Read More
Stinging Insect Allergy Treatment in the Greater Chicago Area
Allergic Reactions to Stings: Symptoms and Severity Levels
While bees and wasps are an important part of the Earth’s ecosystem, they also pose a danger to children and adults who are allergic to their venom. You can reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions by knowing what severe symptoms look like and how they can be medically treated and prevented. Read More
Pregnancy and Stinging Insect Allergies: Navigating Risks and Precautions for Expecting Mothers
American adults and kids alike experience stings from insects. A small percentage of each group is allergic to the venom that bugs inject into the skin. The resulting reactions may be mild to life-threatening. If you are pregnant, do what you can to avoid insect stings and minimize the health risks Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Insect Allergy
Insect sting allergies are very common and, unfortunately, so are anaphylactic, or life-threatening, insect sting reactions. Read more below to understand which insects sting, how to avoid them, and how to treat insect sting reactions. Which Insects Sting? The most dangerous insect stings come Read More
How To Reduce Stinging Insect Allergy Severity
For most people, insect stings are not serious, however if you have a stinging insect allergy, the venom from a stinging insect could cause a severe and, in some cases, life-threatening reaction. The good news is that there are effective treatments available that can help reduce the severity of a Read More
How to Tell If You Are Allergic to an Insect Sting
If you've ever been stung by an insect, you know it’s not a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to insect venom and can experience life-threatening reactions if they're exposed to a sting. Knowing how to tell if you’re allergic is important so that you can be prepared in the Read More
5 TIPS FOR STINGING INSECT ALLERGY CONTROL
Practically everyone is either sensitive or mildly allergic to insect stings. Most people experience redness, some swelling, and itching at the site of the sting as their body reacts to the toxins in the insect’s venom. While this typical reaction can be irritating, it isn’t Read More
