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Hello, I have a 23-year-old son who has been stung by a wasp and is having an unexpected reaction. Last summer, he was stung and experienced significant swelling, pain, itching, and body aches, which were treated with pain medication, antihistamines, and antibiotics. This year, he has been stung again and is experiencing similar symptoms, including swelling, redness, itching, tiredness, and feeling worse overall. He has never had reactions like these as a child. Do you think this may turn into a full-blown allergy that could be anaphylactic? Should he carry Benadryl all summer or should we look into an EpiPen?

April 6th, 2024

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