The majority of stinging insects in the United States are from bees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants. Severity of reactions to stings varies greatly. Avoidance and prompt treatment are essential. In selected cases, allergy injection therapy is highly effective. Read more: Insect Sting Allergies Article
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Summer Skin Risks: Sunburn, Bug Bites & Poison Ivy
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Picture of Bee, Wasp, Hornet, Yellow Jacket Stings
Although many different types of insects in the United States are able to inflict a poisonous bite or sting (meaning they are...
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Picture of Fire Ant Stings
Erythematous macules with central pustule formation 24 hours after bites in the same child. See a picture of Fire Ant Stings and...
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Picture of Urticaria
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Picture of Fire Ant Bites
The fire ant sting typically causes red hive-like lesions that burn and itch. See a picture of Fire Ant Bites and learn more...
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Picture of Flea Bites
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Bad Bugs: Identify Insects and Bug Bites
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Summer Skin-Hazard Pictures: Stings, Bites, Burns, and More
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Spider Bites: Black Widow vs. Brown Recluse First Aid
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Hives (Urticaria & Angioedema)
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Fainting (Syncope) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Fainting, also referred to as blacking out, syncope, or temporary loss of consciousness has many causes. Often a person will have...
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Hoarseness
Hoarseness (abnormal deep, harsh, raspy voice) is caused by a variety of conditions in which the larynx (voice box and vocal...
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Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia)
Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is...
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Allergy (Allergies)
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Foreign Objects or Insects In the Ear
Objects or insects in the ear can be placed in the ear by patients themselves, or an insect crawling in the ear. Ear wax can also...
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Anaphylaxis
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Itch (Itching or Pruritus)
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Nausea and Vomiting (Causes, Natural Remedies, Diet, Medication)
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Spider Bites (Black Widow and Brown Recluse)
Most spiders in the United States are harmless; however, black widow and brown recluse spider bites may need medical treatment....
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Shock (Medical)
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Treatment & Diagnosis
Medications & Supplements
- prednisone (Prednisone Intensol, Rayos) Corticosteroid
- prednisolone (Orapred, Pediapred)
- promethazine, Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan
- hydrocortisone valerate
- diphenhydramine, Benadryl
- pramoxine (Itch-X, PrameGel, Orax, Sarna Sensitive, and Others)
- EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector, EpiPen Jr)
- calamine and zinc oxide (Calamine Lotion)
- epinephrine injection (Auvi-Q)
Prevention & Wellness
- Health Tip: Insect Sting First Aid
- Health Tip: Insect Repellent Precautions
- How to Avoid Skin Problems When You Garden
- Animal, Bug Bites a Billion-Dollar Burden
- Health Tip: Identify Bug Bites
- Be Smart When It Comes to Spring Allergies and Asthma
- Take the Ouch Out of Bee Stings
- Arm Yourself Against Insect Sting Allergies
- Health Tip: Avoiding Insect Stings
- Average U.S. Home Harbors About 100 Types of Insects, Other Critters
- Health Tip: Caring for Bug Bites
- Genes May Determine Whether You're Mosquito Bait
- Stay Out of Stinging Insects' Way This Summer
- Health Tip: Follow Instructions on Insect Repellent
- Health Tip: Avoid Bug Bites
- Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots
- Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad
- Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
- Deadly Black Widow Spider Edged Aside in California
- Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report
- Insect Stings Hold Deadly Risk for Some
- Bedbugs Biting All Over U.S.
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