Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Preventing Insect Sting Allergies? ' — -- Question: What can I do to prevent insect sting allergies? Answer: Preventing insect sting allergy is not always ...

Nobody likes getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. “Most of the time, the swelling is going to be ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

For most people, insect stings are annoying and a little painful. However, for millions of others, stings can cause serious allergic reactions. Dozens of people die each year from bee, wasp and other ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with suspected or known systemic allergic reactions to stings should be tested. Patients with cutaneous ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Bee Sting Provokes Swelling?' — -- Question: If I was stung by a bee and just had local swelling, does that mean I am at high risk for a more severe ...

Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Allergy symptoms depend on the type of allergy but may include sneezing, itchy skin, or swelling. Some allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening and requires immediate treatment.