bee sting allergy
Venom reaction condition
An immune system reaction to bee venom that ranges from mild swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Most people experience only localized pain and redness, but those with true allergies may develop hives, difficulty breathing, or shock.
People with severe bee sting allergies often carry epinephrine injectors: She always keeps an EpiPen because of her bee sting allergy.
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
venom · antihistamine · reaction · throat · Benadryl · itching · redness · wheezing · injection · wasp · hornet · allergist · immunotherapy · shock · emergency room · welts · inflammation · buzzing
- allergiesallergist, hay fever, histamine, prick test, skin test
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- Venom Allergiesinsect venom, venom, Hymenoptera, anaphylaxis, cross-reactivity
- Immune Disordersautoimmune disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes