Article: My son has had reactions to bee stings in the past. I am worried that he may have a more severe reaction sometime when I am not around, such as at school. What can be done if this occurs?(Ask Dr. Cory)

Article: Mutiple bee stings kill Roselle man mowing lawn
Chicago Sun-Times;  August 2, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... two, died of multiple bee stings that triggered anaphylaxis ... severe sensitivities to bee stings. "The majority of ... major reactions to prior bee stings," said Smart, a member ... more likely to have a severe reaction because they have been ...

Article: TREATING BEE STINGS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  May 9, 1996 ;     642 words ... ... The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 05-09-1996 TREATING BEE STINGS By CATHY KRZECZKOWSKI Date: 05-09-1996, Thursday Section ... the allergic reaction, Yeaw adds, but if it's a very severe reaction, veterinarians will use steroids, like cortisone. Q ...

Article: Pets of the week Bee stings need medical attention
Post-Tribune (IN);  August 18, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... swelling at the site of the sting. Had he experienced a more severe reaction, he could have developed a rapid heart rate and difficulty ... repeatedly and the reactions should be treated the same as bee stings. Pets that swallow bees may develop problems, exhibiting ...

Article: Dog can have allergies to bee stings
Post-Tribune (IN);  July 24, 2001 ;     499 words ... ... do since he obviously has a severe reaction to stings? A: We are getting ... leaves Rolf at risk for a severe reaction if he is stung again, particularly ... suffers multiple stings. By severe reaction, I mean rapid heart rate ...

Article: Bee stings: sometimes more than just a pain.
Pediatrics for Parents;  April 1, 1996 ;     700+ words ... ... who are severely allergic to bee venom, their lives can be just as threatened by only one sting. The symptoms of such a severe reaction are not always immediately spectacular. They may begin with something as mundane as a dry cough, then itching and swelling ...

Article: BEE STINGS CAN BE FATAL FOR ALLERGIC PERSONS.(LIFE ...
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  June 24, 1997 ;     700+ words ... ... pretty clear who is truly allergic because the reactions are so obvious. However, Reiss said, most patients don't have a severe reaction with the first sting. The allergy often surfaces in adulthood, but can occur during childhood. Through skin pricks on ...

Article: Bee Stings: Sometimes More Than Just A Pain.(Brief ...
Pediatrics for Parents;  April 1, 1998 ;     700+ words ... ... who are severely allergic to bee venom, their lives can be just as threatened by only one sting. The symptoms of such a severe reaction are not always immediately spectacular. They may begin with something as mundane as a dry cough, then itching and swelling ...