Who is affected by insect sting allergies
It is not clear how many people are allergic to insect sting venom, because testing is usually not done until after a first allergic reaction. In other words, you may be allergic to an insect sting and not know it because you haven't been stung by that insect yet.
It is difficult to predict whether you will have allergic reactions to future stings. Once you develop an allergy to an insect's venom, it may become more severe each time you are stung, or you may not have an allergic reaction to the next sting—especially if you received treatment for the first sting allergy. Insect sting allergies may decline or fade over time, particularly in children.
| Author: | Ralph Poore Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: March 14, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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