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boy came with a bee sting and treated with adrenaline..wht wud u do to prevent future
dont let him play outside,carry adrenaline, prophylactic antihistamines,and use of insect repellants, confine to indoors
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| DrVirgo
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carry adrenaline (Epi Pen)
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| hero
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DrVirgo wrote:
carry adrenaline (Epi Pen)
are you sure that every boy who was treated with adrenalin for bee sting must have epi pen??
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| hero
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actually yes
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7449.h...
Anaphylaxis
A small percentage of the population is allergic to wasp or bee stings. If you suspect that you or a family member might be allergic or is developing an allergy, go to a physician or allergist for testing. Allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings can develop anywhere on the body and may include non-life-threatening reactions such as hives, swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and headaches. Life-threatening reactions such as shock, dizziness, unconsciousness, difficulty in breathing, and laryngeal blockage resulting from swelling in the throat require immediate medical care. Symptoms can begin immediately following the sting or up to 30 minutes later and may last for hours.
In allergic persons, venom components circulating in the body combine with antibodies that are associated with mast cells resting on vital organs. The mast cells release histamine and other biologically active substances. This results in a leakage of fluid out of the blood and into the body tissues. Blood pressure drops dangerously low and fluid builds up in the lungs. If this response is not reversed within a short time, the patient may die of anaphylactic shock.
Anaphylaxis, if treated in time, usually can be reversed by the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) injected into the body. Individuals who are aware that they are allergic to stings should carry epinephrine in either a normal syringe (sting kit) or in an auto-injector (Epi-Pen) whenever they think they may encounter stinging insects. Epinephrine is obtainable only by prescription from a physician. Antihistamines potentially have value in combating non-life-threatening reactions, but should be used according to a physician’s instructions.
Another method of combating anaphylaxis is desensitization. In this approach, the patient is subjected to injections of the venom to which he or she is allergic in increasing doses over a period of time. Like hay fever shots, the tactic is to build up a protective concentration of antibodies in the blood that will intercept and tie up the venom components before they can reach the antibodies on the mast cells. Desensitization with pure venom works about 95% of the time.
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| DrVirgo
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Pretty sure.
Stings can cause either a mild or severe reaction
In mild cases there will be itching/rash
This can be treated with antihistamines.
In severe cases there will be laryngospasm, and stridor! This is LIFE THREATENING
and is considered an EMERGENCY... Antihistamines won't help here.
In this case the patient has to be treated with EPI or Steroids.
Since this kid was treated with Epi in the past you know he is capable of having a severe reaction to bee stings. He can die if he doesnt get to the hospital quick enough next time. Carrying an Epi pen is the answer. He can administer it to himself or a parent can do it for him. This can be life saving so he doesn't have to die from a bee sting.
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