Wasp sting

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Wasp

Most people stung by a wasp will have only swelling, itching, and pain at the site of the sting.

Those allergic to wasps, however, may also have the following symptoms:

• Breathing difficulty
• Collapse
• Hives
• Severe decrease in blood pressure
• Swelling of the face, lips, throat, and tongue

Review Date: 10/04/2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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