Insect Bite Allergies and Treatments

There are many insects that bite people and pets that cause an allergic reaction. Some people have mild symptoms and others severe. There are three types of insects: stinging insects, biting insects, and household pests. 

Stinging insects bite both humans and pets. Some fly others don’t. In the warm weather, these insects are bees, hornets, wasps, and fire ants. Biting insects are the most common bite that people suffer from. They are mosquitoes, bed bugs, fleas, spiders, ticks, mites, and flies. They cause redness, itching, swelling, and pain. 

Some ticks bites transit a substance that causes allergies to meat. Other insects that cause allergic reactions are dust mites. They causes severe allergic reactions in some people. Allergic reactions to bites range from mild to severe. 

Types of Specific Insect Bites 

Mosquitoes bites create a small round bump that swells. The bump becomes itchy and hard. Sometimes, mosquitoes bite more than once. They carry viruses, bacteria, and parasites in their salvia. 

Fire ants have a stinging bite that produces a red spot with a blister on top. The itching and burning can last a week. Severe reactions include difficulty breathing, swallowing, and dizziness. 

Flea bite come from owning pets and working outdoors. The bites are small red bites surrounded by a circular red rash. This bite can produce red bumps that itch. Multiple flea bites appear on the arms, legs, and other areas. These bite cause severe itching. Bed bugs cause a rash with a red dark center. Often the problem arises when traveling or staying at motels and hotels. 

Flies occasionally bite causing red bumps and blisters. Sometimes, the bites become infected and transmit parasites. There are many types of spider bites and most are not life-threatening. Spiders that are dangerous to some people are the brown recluse spider, black widow spider, hobo spider, and a wolf spider. 

Bees only sting one time leaving a puncture spot in the skin. It often causes redness, swelling or hives. and itching. Severe reactions are dizziness, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and more. Yellow jackets and wasps can sting multiple times and do not lose their stingers. 

Home and Medical Treatment For Insect Bites 

All bites should be treated. Remove the stinger, with a tweezer when stung by stinging insects. Wash the area, with warm water and soap. Use an antiseptic on the area, or a lotion like calamine that reduces itching. Reduce swelling, with a cold ice pack. Take an over the counter painkiller to reduce swelling and hives. 

When you have severe allergic reactions to insects an allergist or doctor should treat the problem. Stinging insect allergy Plainfield IL can treat all types of insect bites. This term describes all bug bites that produce an allergic reaction. 

Allergists will test the patient to find a solution to the insect allergy. Allergy shots or medications are often prescribed to treat the problem. They may prescribe epinephrine auto-injector shots for emergencies when patients have severe reactions. This can be used after a bite. These are some guidelines to understanding and treating insect allergies. Check with the doctor for proper at home treatments.