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Suggest Precautions Should Be Taken To Avoid Allergic Reaction To Insect Bites

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Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Question: Will I need to be extra careful in the future? I have never before had any allergic reaction to insect bites.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this question.

Yes, you should be careful in future. Not because you are at a particularly higher risk after the initial bite but, because no one entertains having insect bites whether they result in an allergic reaction or not.

This was not a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis that requires extra caution in future.

I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (31 minutes later)
Will subsequent reactions get worse and worse?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Subsequent reactions get worse and worse with anaphylactic reactions. This was more f a delayed type allergic reaction.

Fear not. Be calm and relaxed.

I wish you well.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Ivo Ditah

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Practicing since :2002

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Suggest Precautions Should Be Taken To Avoid Allergic Reaction To Insect Bites

Brief Answer: Yes! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this question. Yes, you should be careful in future. Not because you are at a particularly higher risk after the initial bite but, because no one entertains having insect bites whether they result in an allergic reaction or not. This was not a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis that requires extra caution in future. I hope this helps. I wish you well.