Allergi mot vepsestikk er en tilstand som oppstår når kroppen får en allergisk reaksjon på et vepsestikk. Denne allergien kan utløse symptomer som varierer fra lokal smerte og hevelse til alvorlig anafylaksi. I motsetning til bi-stikk kan vepsestikk være farligere fordi veps kan stikke flere ganger, noe som øker risikoen for en alvorlig allergisk reaksjon.

Testing for wasp venom allergy is advisable if you experience severe or unusual reactions after a wasp sting, such as extensive swelling, difficulty breathing, hives, dizziness, or a rapid decrease in blood pressure. These symptoms suggest an allergic reaction that could require immediate medical attention.
Wasp venom allergy reactions are triggered by the immune system’s hypersensitivity to venom proteins, leading to an exaggerated immune response. This response can cause the release of substances that result in the wide array of allergic symptoms.
Like bee venom allergy, wasp venom allergy can be managed with immediate treatments such as epinephrine during an anaphylactic reaction. Allergen immunotherapy for wasp venom is also an effective long-term treatment to reduce the severity of allergic reactions to wasp stings.
