No, swelling is the body's natural immune system at work. Some swelling is normal at first. With enough stings, swelling is non-existent.

Immediately. The speed of your reaction depends on your body, whether you are able to get a dose of epenephrine immediately, how much of the allergen is absorbed, and a few other variables and is therefore unpredictable. The safest thing to do is to get medical attention as quickly as possible.

If you don't know whether you're allergic, remove any insect parts left behind to eliminate excess venom or possibility of infection as soon as possible. The site of the sting should be washed thoroughly. Ice (*not* heat) may help with swelling and pain. Analgesics like aspirin can help with this as well. Oral antihistamine and calamine lotion can help control the itching. Medical care is needed in the case of toxic or allergic reactions.

allergic reaction to wasps stings can be very serious and sometimes life threatening so if you are worried you should speak to your doctor but do not panic because only approximately 1 person out of every 180 may be affected.

Remove the stinger by scraping it out with a fingernail or a credit card. Trying to squeeze it out could release more venom. If you've been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen or Twinject), use it and either have someone take you to the hospital or call 911 for an ambulance.

If you develop skin blemishes or swelling other than where you were stung see your doctor but if you have difficulty breathing or your face and neck begin to swell get to hospital quickly and make sure someone is with you until you have been treated.

There isn't much you can do, except watch the affected area for excessive swelling, itching or redness, or other symptoms like shortness of breath, thickening of the tongue, sweating, etc. that could indicate a systemic allergic reaction. Treat stings as you would stings of other insects and keep them clean and intact to avoid secondary infections.

middot; A certain amount of swelling (edema) is normal during pregnancy. If occurs most often in the legs and primarily in the third trimester and may be worse with pregnancy during the summer months. Elevating your legs during the day (feet above the level of your head), and resting during the day and sleeping on your left side may help reduce swelling. middot; Do not wear constrictive clothing or stockings or socks that have a tight band of elastic around the legs.

Such bites and stings often require little more than making certain that the affected area is kept cleansed. As with any wound, attention should be given to avoid bacterial infections. However, some individuals may develop an allergic or hypersensitive reaction, and there are a few bugs whose bite or sting will often cause a local or systemic reaction.

We have no idea if it will cause an allergic reaction on you or your family. As with ANY product, use a small portion on your forearm and check it every hour for eight hours before using. If you have any reaction whatsoever, you can send the entire kit back and we will refund your money for the product.

middot; The extra hormones in your body during pregnancy may cause your gums to swell and bleed. Floss and brush regularly, using a soft toothbrush. Having a dental checkup early in pregnancy is a good idea to be sure your mouth is healthy. Local anesthesia, if needed, does not pose a risk during pregnancy as long as epinephrine is not used with the local anesthetic. Dental x-rays should only be done if necessary and with your abdomen shielded with lead.

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We carefully formulated our product to make it as free of allergens as possible. We purposely left out items like nuts, beans, yeast, corn, spinach, wheat, soy protein, dairy, and egg to eliminate the "usual suspects". However, everyone is different, so it's not possible to guarantee you won't have a sensitivity issue with any of our ingredients. If you suffer from allergies, read the label carefully to assure the formula doesn't contain something you know you are sensitive to.