How may insect stings be treated?
Specific treatment for insect stings will be determined by your physician(s) based on: • your overall health and medical history • extent of the reaction • your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies • expectations for the course of the reaction • your opinion or preference Suggestions for immediate treatment for highly-allergic people, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, include: • When possible, immediately remove stinger, and scrape over the area with a fingernail. However, do not squeeze the area, which may force the venom into the body. • An emergency treatment kit should be kept nearby at all times. Talk with your physician about what it should include. • Seek emergency care as soon as possible. This page was last updated on: February 6, 2008.
