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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Introduction

Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: A hornet allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a hornet sting. Multiple stings increase the risk of a severe reaction or death. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet is available below.

Symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

• Dry cough
• Watery eyes
• Sore eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Eye swelling
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

• Avoid being stung, adrenaline injection if anaphylactic reaction occurs, antihistamines
• Treatment is dependant upon the type and severity of the reaction but may involve:
  • Avoidance of stings - wearing shoes outside etc
  • Antihistamines - May minimise itching and decrease response in mild to moderate reactions, especially with primarily skin involvement
  • Bronchodilators - for asthma and wheezing symptoms
• more treatments...»

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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet:

• Anaphylactic shock
• Death
• Loss of consciousness
• Shock
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Causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

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Prognosis for Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

Prognosis for Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Prognosis depends on the severity of the allergy with severe cases resulting in anaphylactic shock within minutes of being stung.

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Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Bites, stings and other animal-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Non-Food Allergy -- Hornet

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