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Dr. Raju's
Chest & Allergy Research Centre

Allergy care · Dr. Raju's clinic, Hyderabad

Severe reaction to a bee or wasp sting?

Most stings cause brief pain and swelling. In some people, venom from bees, wasps, hornets or fire ants triggers a large swelling or a whole-body reaction. Testing and venom immunotherapy greatly reduce the risk of future severe reactions.

Symptoms

Signs of insect sting allergy to watch for

Large local swelling

Spreads well beyond the sting and lasts days.

Hives away from the sting

Itchy welts on other parts of the body.

Face or throat swelling

Lips, eyes or tongue swell.

Wheeze or breathlessness

Tight chest after a sting.

Dizziness or fainting

A drop in blood pressure. Emergency.

Nausea or cramps

Stomach symptoms after a sting.

Triggers & risk factors

What makes it worse

Knowing your triggers is half the treatment. We help you identify yours and build a plan that fits your home and work.

Honeybees
Wasps & hornets
Fire ants
Gardening & outdoor work
Bright clothes & sweet scents
How we diagnose & treat

Your care, step by step

1

History

Type of insect and the reaction.

2

Testing

Skin or blood tests for venom allergy.

3

Emergency plan

Adrenaline prescription and training on when to use it.

4

Venom immunotherapy

Regular doses that build long-term protection.

Should you get checked?

Who should book a visit

Dr. Raju Ch., Chest and Allergy Specialist
Your doctor
Dr. Raju

MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FCCP (USA), FCD · Pulmonologist · Telugu, Hindi, English

FAQ

Insect sting allergy questions

Something else on your mind? Message us on WhatsApp, our team replies during clinic hours.

Does venom immunotherapy work?

Yes. It is one of the most effective allergy treatments for preventing severe sting reactions.

Scrape the sting out, wash the area and follow your action plan. Use adrenaline and get emergency help if breathing or swallowing becomes hard.

Get your insect sting allergy checked properly

Book a consultation with Dr. Raju. Tests are done on the same visit when needed.

Book an appointment

Our team calls back within 30 minutes during clinic hours.