Symptoms of Insect Allergy

An allergy to biting and stinging insects can affect the area around the bite or sting and cause:

• Skin rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Swelling
• Redness
• Hotness

Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening reaction that causes:

• Skin rash, hives, itching, swelling in areas away from the sting site
• Swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat, and eyelids
• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing
• Dizziness, fainting
• Severe drop in blood pressure
• Respiratory and/or cardiac arrest

Some insects cause respiratory allergies that result in:

• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath