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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month Information Request Form Donate Now Constituencies » Patients & Consumers Contact Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Breakthroughs in Bioscience Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Insect Sting Allergy What is insect sting allergy? Insect sting allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to the venom injected by a stinging insect. After the first sting, the allergic person's body produces an allergic substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, which reacts with the IGE antibody produced in response to the earlier sting. This triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals that cause allergic symptoms. General information Stinging insect statistics When to see an allergist Related diseases Referral Guidelines - Stinging Insect Signs and symptoms of stinging insect allergy Tips to Remember: Stinging insect allergy Tips to Remember: What is anaphylaxis? Fast facts about stinging insect allergy Allergic conditions: Insect sting allergy How to avoid the sting this summer Stinging Insect Video (100k) Stinging Insect Video (56k) Diagnostic tests Tips to Remember: What is allergy testing? Medications Allergic conditions: Epinephrine Advocacy statement: The use of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis Treatment/medications Tips to Remember: What are allergy shots? Immunotherapy Just for kids Stinging insect matching game Additional resources The sting of summer Fire ant photos There's a buzz in the air Avoiding Severe Reactions This Summer More resources <back>
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