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Bee, wasp, and mosquito stings/bites are the primary triggers for symptoms associated with insectallergies. The most common symptoms associated with an insect allergy are the following:
Bee, wasp, and mosquito stings/bites are the primary triggers for symptoms associated with insectallergies. The most common symptoms associated with an insect allergy are the following:
Swelling at and around the sting site
Pain/itchiness at the sting site
More severe symptoms associated with an insect sting/bite:
Swelling on separate areas of the body (only occurs in about 0.3-7.5% of individuals affected by aninsect allergy)
Hives
Anaphylaxis
Individuals who suffer from insect allergies should schedule a consultation.
Individuals who suffer from insect allergies should schedule a consultation.
Testing
Skin Prick Test:
Skin Prick Test:
During this quick, easy, and virtually pain free test one of our allergy specialist doctorsmarks your arm in pen with an assortment of numbers that correspond to a particular insect allergen.A drop of venom from each of the selected insect allergens is carefully placed next to its assignednumber and a lancet is used to painlessly place the allergen just under the top layer of the patient’sskin. After 10-15 minutes, the skin is evaluated by one of our top rated immunologists for anyinflammation or itchiness (which indicates the patient may be allergic to the sampled allergen), theaffected areas are measured, and anti-itch cream is applied to the tested skin. One of our best in classboard certified allergy specialist doctors will help you develop an effective treatment plan for yourinsect allergy that works best for you.
Specific IgE (immunoglobulin-E) Blood Test:
Specific IgE (immunoglobulin-E) Blood Test:
This method involves the extraction of a small amountof blood from a patient that may suffer from an insect allergy. The blood sample is sent to a lab toidentify and measure the level of IgE antibodies the patient has to the presumed insect allergy. Thisimmuno-diagnostic test allows our top notch team of board certified allergy specialist doctors toprovide patients with a detailed overview of any detected antibodies that suggest an individual maysuffer from an insect allergy.
Skin Patch Test:
Skin Patch Test:
This painless treatment is often employed for infants and small children, as their agegroups are more likely to experience a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to an insect allergen. One ofour top rated board certified immunologists applies a sample of venom from the selected insectallergen beneath the patient’s top layer of skin under a “Finn chamber” (skin patch that protects theaffected area from any external elements). The patient’s skin is evaluated between 48-72 hours afterapplication to determine the presence of any insect allergies.
Treatment
Treatment
Topical Anti-Itch Cream:
Topical Anti-Itch Cream:
Your best in class board certified immunologist may recommend an over thecounter anti-itch cream to treat symptoms associated with an insect allergy. Depending on eachperson’s immune response to the allergen, your top of the line allergy specialist doctor may prescribea steroid cream to reduce inflammation, itchiness, and general irritation at the sting site.
Auto-Injectable Epinephrine (EpiPen®):
Auto-Injectable Epinephrine (EpiPen®):
If you experience a severe reaction to an insect sting or bite,your immunologist will prescribe you auto-injectable epinephrine to carry with you at all times. Thosewho suffer from severe allergic reactions to insect stings/bites must carry this device with them at all
The sooner you schedule an appointment, the sooner you can experience relief!
The sooner you schedule an appointment, the sooner you can experience relief!
Allergy & Asthma Center of Long Island
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(516) 699-7790
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