Vepsgift
Allergi mot vepsestikk er en alvorlig tilstand som oppstår når en person reagerer allergisk på et vepsestikk. Denne allergien kan forårsake symptomer som spenner fra lokal smerte og hevelse til alvorlig anafylaktisk sjokk. I motsetning til bier kan veps stikke flere ganger, noe som øker risikoen for en alvorlig allergisk reaksjon....
Beskrivelse
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.
- Localized pain and swelling that spreads beyond the sting site
- Hives or rash appearing on parts of the body away from the sting
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- Swelling of the lips, eyelids, or throat
- Dizziness, a significant drop in blood pressure, or fainting
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.
