Title: Bee Sting Allergy: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
Headings: Bee Sting Allergy: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
Bee Sting Allergy: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
What causes a bee sting allergy?
What are the symptoms of bee sting allergy?
Who is at risk for bee sting allergy?
When to seek help
First aid: Treating bee stings at home
Medical treatment
Bee sting prevention

Content: Anaphylaxis to a bee sting requires immediate medical attention. What are the symptoms of bee sting allergy? Mild, local symptoms of a bee sting include: pain or itching at the site of the sting
a white spot where the stinger punctured the skin
redness and slight swelling around the sting
Severe (allergic) systemic symptoms of a bee sting include: hives
flushed or pale skin
swelling of the throat, face, and lips
headache
dizziness or fainting
nausea and vomiting
abdominal cramping and diarrhea
difficulty breathing or swallowing
decrease in blood pressure
weak and rapid heart rate
loss of consciousness
Who is at risk for bee sting allergy? Certain people are at a higher risk for bee sting allergy than others. Risk factors include: living in an area near active beehives
living in an area where bees are actively pollinating plants
spending lots of time outside
having had a previous allergic reaction to a bee sting
taking certain medications, such as beta-blockers
Adults are more likely to have serious reactions to bee stings than children. If you have a known allergy to bee, wasp, or yellow jacket venom, you should carry a bee sting kit with you when you’re spending time outdoors. This contains a medication called epinephrine, which treats anaphylaxis — a severe allergic reaction that could make breathing difficult.