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What You Need To Know To Avoid Beachy-Keen Tips For
— And Treat — Insect Stings Summer Sun And Fun
(ARA) — There are few bet-
ter ways to celebrate the sum-
(ARA) - Stinging insects - • Watch for signs of stinging mertime than by spending the
they're as much a part of summer insects when gardening, mowing day outdoors at the beach or
as pool parties and picnics. But the yard or doing outside house pool. But, as anyone who has
beware, stings from insects - maintenance. Hornets, for exam- gone home covered in sand and
including honey bees, wasps, ple, can build huge nests in fruit punch stains will testify, a
hornets, yellow jackets and fire shrubs. day at the beach is not always
ants - send more than half a mil- • In the South, be cautious as carefree as it sounds. Prevent
lion people each year to hospitals around fire ant hills and don't dis- beach burnout by sticking to
and cause at least 50 deaths, turb them. the following tips:
according to the American Sunscreen: Sure, you've heard it a million times, but it bears repeat-
College of Allergy, Asthma and Immediate and ing: apply sunscreen every time you plan to spend the day outdoors.
Immunology (ACAAI). long-term treatment The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sun-
To stay safe, be aware of the An allergist can help you screen that:
signs of an allergic reaction and determine what kind of insect 1. Is water resistant.
take steps to prevent stings. An you are allergic to and take steps 2. Has an SPF of 30 or higher.
allergist - a doctor who special- to make sure you stay safe if you 3. Provides broad-spectrum coverage against both UVA and UVB
izes in diagnosing and treating are stung again. An allergist may rays.
allergies and asthma - can help recommend two kinds of treat- Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 to 30 minutes before heading out-
you recognize an allergic reaction ment: doors, using 1 ounce (approximately enough to fill a shot glass) to
to a sting and recommend treat- • If an allergic reaction devel- cover all exposed areas of your body.
ment. ops at the time of a sting, an epi- Sunburn treatment: In case you missed the sunscreen tips above
nephrine injection is the most (or simply happen to burn easily), try to keep in mind the following
Normal reaction immediate way to treat it. An tips from WebMD for sunburn treatment:
versus allergic reaction allergist can prescribe an epi- • Try cold compresses with a damp washcloth. It will help soothe
A normal reaction to an insect nephrine auto-injector and teach the inflammation and make you feel a lot better.
sting will include pain, swelling you and your family members • Drink plenty of water! Dehydration often results from prolonged
and redness at the sting site, but how to use it. sun exposure, so do your best to replace what you lost.
an allergic reaction to an insect • In addition to carrying epi- • Take a cool, but not cold, bath. Avoid using oils, perfumes or bath
sting requires immediate medical nephrine, an allergist also can salts - the chemicals could potentially irritate your skin.
attention. Symptoms include: discuss whether you're a candi- • Find an aloe-based lotion, and apply it to the sunburned area.
• Hives, itching and swelling date for venom immunotherapy. Aloe naturally cools and soothes irritated skin.
in areas other than the sting site These are allergy shots that treat Towels and clothing: Make sure to bring along an extra towel or
• Tightness in the chest and insect sting allergy and may pre- two, just in case one of the kids decides to take theirs into the water
difficulty breathing vent future allergic reactions. with them. And remember to bring along an extra T-shirt or pair of
• Swelling of the tongue, Studies show these shots are 97 shorts should your beach trip continue on into the evening when tem-
throat, nose and lips percent effective in preventing peratures dip. Also, consider bringing a pouch for storing jewelry and
• Dizziness and fainting or potentially life-threatening reac- other accessories to prevent them from being lost. Otherwise, you
loss of consciousness, which can tions to insect stings. may find yourself having to use a metal detector to find lost items.
lead to shock and heart failure If your child is allergic to Stain solutions: Sadly, lifeguards aren't on duty for stain emergen-
"If you have an allergic reac- insect stings, be sure to alert cies. Be prepared to be your own rescuer and load up on laundry
tion to an insect sting, you are at COURTESY OF ARACONTENT teachers, coaches and camp know-how by checking out Clorox's Summer Stain Hotline (1-877-
high risk for a similar or more counselors and teach them how STAIN-411). Available 24/7 throughout the summer months, the
ages and may crawl inside drink Summer Stain Hotline allows you to select from a list of common sum-
severe reaction if stung again," Stay safe: avoid stings cans or other containers. to use epinephrine. Also talk to
says Dr. James Sublett, an aller- your child about how to avoid sit- mer stains (sunscreen, salad dressing, ice cream, etc.) and receive
The best strategy for avoiding • Cover garbage cans with expert advice from Dr. Laundry.
gist and chair of the ACAAI "Find a reaction is to steer clear of tight lids. uations where stinging insects
an Allergist, Find Relief" public may be encountered. To learn If you can't find your stain on the hotline, you are sure to find it on
stings in the first place: • Avoid sweet-smelling per- Dr. Laundry's blog (drlaundryblog.com), or you can download
education campaign. "So even if • Be cautious when eating out- fumes, hair sprays, colognes and more about insect sting allergies
the first time you just had mild or to find an allergist, visit myStain, a free new application for your iPhone, iPod Touch or Droid
doors and consider keeping food deodorants. smart phone, which keeps a remedy for every fumble, spill and drib-
symptoms, like a rash, next time covered. • Avoid wearing bright-col- AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org.
you could experience more ble right at hand.
• If you can, avoid drinking ored clothing.
severe or life-threatening symp- beverages outside. Stinging • Don't walk barefoot in the
toms. It's important to talk with insects are attracted to bever- grass.
an allergist and get treatment."
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