The issue started with a seemingly innocuous wasp sting. I became a prisoner in my ... because I was there so often with extreme histamine reactions. It got to the point where my husband and ...

Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple ... dangerous for those with allergic reactions, and their venom can destroy red blood cells. A single sting is painful ...

Reactions to wasp stings can vary, but consider using an oral antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Zyrtec (cetirizine) to help reduce itching and allergic reactions. This can reduce ...

Some people may have a severe allergic reaction to a wasp sting known as anaphylaxis . It is a medical emergency and can be fatal if not treated.

A fear of insects - entomophobia - is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...

How can you tell if a bite or sting is serious? According to Pramod Kelkar, MD, an allergist and immunologist in Maple Grove, Minn., reactions to insect bites fall into three categories ...

A fear of insects - entomophobia - is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...