What is Non-Food Allergy -- wasp?

What is Non-Food Allergy -- wasp?

• Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: A wasp allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a wasp 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.

Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: Introduction

Types of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp:

Broader types of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp:

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

How serious is Non-Food Allergy -- wasp?

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

What causes Non-Food Allergy -- wasp?

Causes of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: see causes of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

What are the symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp?

Symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: see symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

Complications of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: see complications of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

Onset of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: symptoms usually occur immediately upon being stung by the insect

Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Non-Food Allergy -- wasp.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Non-Food Allergy -- wasp.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: Allergist/Immunologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Non-Food Allergy -- wasp.
Treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- wasp: see treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

Name and Aliases of Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

Main name of condition: Non-Food Allergy -- wasp

Wasp allergy, Wasp sting allergy, Insect sting allergy [Wasp]

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