when can a bee sting be life threatning and what action should be taken?

Question

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Answer 1

When a person is allergic. People who know they are allergic carry epinephrine injections with them in case of being stung. Some persons do not know they are allergic since they have never been stung. When they are, they may begin to experience shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and other life threatening symptoms. If this happens, they need treatment ASAP so call 911 and explain what has happened.

Answer 2

A bee sting is life threatening to those allergic to bees. Not all allergic reactions are life threatening but successive exposures will lead to death from anaphylactic shock. . The airway swells shut in which the person can't breathe. If this happens establishing an airway requires a tracheostomy which is an incision in the neck and a tube inserted and connected to a ventilator (a machine that delivers oxygen) that breathes for the person. Epinephrine is given intravenously. Those with a known bee allergy are encouraged to carry a shot of epinephrine in the form of an Epi-pen. Epinephrine would be injected under the skin in the fatty tissue (called subcutaneous area) found in the abdominal area, thigh, arm. The needle is very short and fine. (5/8 inch 25Gage). The medication would only be used if that sensitized person is stung to prevent anaphylactic shock. Epinephrine has many effects including brocho-dilation (dilates the bronchi of the lungs). In a hospital setting Benadryl would be given IV because it is an antihistamine and interferes with the allergy process. Sometimes cortoco-steroids are also given which have a powerful anti-inflammatory action.I hope this helped.Have a nice holiday.

Answer 3

Well, of course it can be life threatening if the person has an allergy to bee stings. But of course one won't know if they have an allergy until after they've been stung.

When I was 1, I got stung and I broke out in hives. My parents had to take me to the ER because the hives were swelling up inside my lungs and throat. That is when it is very dangerous and medical attention must be given immediately.

Sometimes if someone has a really bad allergy, they can go into anaphalyctic (spelled wrong) shock and possibly die quickly. That's when the whole respiratory system shuts down due to the allergy. Very scary. Those people have to carry an Epipen with them everywhere they go.

Answer 4

I am allergic to bee stings and I have to carry around an Epi Pin which is a shot of medicine that will prevent a severe reaction to the bee sting. A severe reaction would be closing of the airways (throat).

Answer 5

Some people have severe allergic reactions to bees. The most severe reaction is called anaphylaxis, and it can cause the throat to swell shut, and breathing problems, like bad asthma (bronchospasm).

Treatment is to call 911 first; if the person has epinephrine (adrenaline), they can inject themselves with that before the paramedics get there.

Hope that helps.

Answer 6

most ppl who know they're allergic carry an epi-pen to inject themselves with epinephrine to combat anaphylactic shock and breathing problems. if you are sensitive to bee stings, the first thing you do after scraping the stinger off with the edge of a credit card or something similar, is take benedryl. it's good to keep benedryl on hand for other allergic reactions too, such as, poison oak, poison ivy, etc. i always carry some in my first aid kit in my car. and it works for pets too. and you can use it in the generic form of diphenhydramine.

Answer 7

If a person is allergic then it could be life threatening. If they knew they were allergic they should carry a kit with an epinephrine shot. Then after giving themselves the shot they should get to a hospital ASAP.

Answer 8

Some random thought came into my mind. It would be fatal if it stung you on an artery. Lol like what are the chances. But if you are bee allergic, then have your epipen (i think that's how you spell it) by you, or just run straight to the hospital (maybe not run..call ambulance or get piggybacked by someone?).

Answer 9

If the person is allergic they should have an epi-pen (Shot of epinephrine) with them at all times. Should take benadryl too to help with swelling/ allergic reaction.

Answer 10

Some people are allergic. Hard on a diebetic. Several stings.