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Allergic or hypersensitive reactions to insect stings or bites are fairly common; just how common nobody knows. Individuals showing moderate to severe reactions to or developing secondary infections to stings or bites are among the more frequently seen patients in the doctor’s office or clinic.
Inhaling dust or debris that contains insect matter—wings, hair, body material, waste—can also cause reactions. See Chapters 6 and 12 for information about airborne allergens and how to deal with them.
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Gershwin, M.E., Klingelhofer, E.L. (1998). Insect Stings or Bites. In: Taking Charge of Your Child’s Allergies. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6685-1_9
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