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For emergencies (severe reactions):Check the person's airways and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR. [read article]

Tests for Insect Bites and Stings

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Prescribed Medications for Insect Bites and Stings

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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CHLORPHENIRAMINE (klor fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat a runny nose from allergies or a cold. It is also used to treat the symptoms an aller...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Insect Bites and Stings

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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CHLORPHENIRAMINE (klor fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat a runny nose from allergies or a cold. It is also used to treat the symptoms an aller...  More
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Self Care for Insect Bites and Stings

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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain, swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slo...  More
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