Untreated Bee Sting Allergies Can Be Life Threatening, Learn How We Can Help

If you are one of the 2 million people in the in the United States affected by Bee Sting allergies, symptoms can vary in extremity. Even if your symptoms are as non-life threatening as itching or redness, it is still imperative that you seek treatment from a medical professional. With every Bee Sting that exhibits an allergic reaction, regardless of severity, each successive sting’s reaction can increase by up to 60 percent.

If you, your child, or anyone you know has been stung by a bee and experienced an allergic reaction, it is crucial to seek medical attention. Around 100 people per year lose their lives from bee venom-induced anaphylactic shock. Let the Doctors at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group help prevent your Bee Sting Allergies from getting to that point. Call us at 805-658-9500 or visit our Contact Page to book an appointment. Learn more by reading below.

Signs that you are allergic to bee stings

Symptoms vary in severity, but it is important to be ready at the event of a bee sting as each sting increases the allergic reaction. If you get stung by a bee and experience any of these reactions, you need to consult an allergy specialist:

• Longer-lasting pain
• Redness
• Swelling at the site of the sting
• Hives
• Sever itching
• Low-blood pressure
• Difficulty breathing
• Anaphylactic shock

Possible treatment options

Often, if you experience allergic reactions to bee stings, we provide an epinephrine prescription. In the event you get stung and begin to suffer from severe allergic reactions, epinephrine will help dilate your airways and prevent asphyxiation.

Here at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group, we can also provide you with allergy shots, or Immunotherapy treatment. Our expert doctors will provide a course of weekly injections of increasing amounts of bee venom to help your body build up a tolerance against it. This therapy has been proven to reduce the risk of a future allergic episode from 60 percent to as little as 5 percent.

Make an appointment today

Don’t hesitate. If you or a loved one have/are experiencing allergic reactions from a bee sting, call us at 805-658-9500 to schedule an appointment with our team of expert Doctors. You can also visit us on our Contact Page to book a consult.