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Insect Sting Allergy Treatment

Call 911 if the person has:

If the person does not have severe allergy symptoms:

1. Remove the Stinger

 

2. Control Swelling

 

3. Treat Symptoms

 

4. Follow-Up

If the person does have severe allergy symptoms (anaphylaxis):

1. Call 911

Seek emergency careif the person has these symptoms or a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), even if there are no symptoms:

 

2. Inject Epinephrine Immediately

If the person has an anaphylaxis action plan from a doctor for injecting epinephrine and other emergency measures, follow it. Otherwise, if the person carries an epinephrine shot or one is available:

 

3. Do CPR if the Person Stops Breathing

 

4. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD on October 14, 2011